Health care policy
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Respond to two peers whose scenario was different from your own. Keep in mind, discussion boards mimic classroom discussions thus it is required that you address your responses to the peer to whom you are speaking (i.e. Janet). Responses should also consist of substantial feedback. “I agree” or “you are correct” is not acceptable.
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- Adds depth and breadth to the conversation sharing relevant examples and /or
personal experiences
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Health insurance is the most significant contributing factor to poor quality of care. Uninsured people are less likely to get adequate care for disease prevention (e.g., cancer screening, dental care, counseling about diet and exercise, and flu vaccination) and/or for disease management, and they are more likely to visit the emergency department and be admitted to the hospital for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions (Im and Kim, 2019).
In Florida, several options are available for those who do not have health coverage. The Sunshine State is one of the best places to get financial assistance on Obamacare health insurance. Despite opposition to the federal healthcare law by state legislators, Florida has had the highest number of sign-ups for individual Obamacare plans since 2015. (Dennis, 2022).
Most people know Medicare as government health insurance for people 65 and older. But people under 65 with a disability or chronic illness can also get Medicare. With the Sunshine State being a top retirement destination, it may be no surprise to know that Florida has the second highest number of Medicare enrollees of any state.
Florida short-term health insurance may be right for those who’re changing jobs, waiting for coverage to begin at a new job, or missed the annual open enrollment and don’t qualify for a Special Enrollment Period to buy an Obamacare plan (Dennis, 2022).
Nearly 4.3 million people in Florida are enrolled in Medicaid, which provides free or low-cost health coverage for selected categories of people with low incomes.
Florida has the third largest number of uninsured children in the United States and the largest number of uninsured children in the South. (Ray, 2017). However, Florida Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is available to children ages 1 to 19 who live in households that make no more than 210% of the FPL and pregnant women who earn up to 191% of the FPL as of July 2021.
What healthcare options are available to those who do not have insurance in your chosen state?
