Florida taxpayers cover $660M in hospital costs for undocumented immigrants: Report
The report refers to this as a "burden," citing the nearly $660 million in unpaid hospital costs incurred by undocumented migrants across Florida in 2024.
FL spent $660M on healthcare for illegals as hospitals ordered to verify legal status, report shows
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration announced the latest update to its Hospital Patient Immigration Status Dashboard, which showed that the state was paying nearly $660 million to cover the health care costs of illegal immigrants last year.
Undocumented immigrants cost Florida taxpayers $660 million, new report says
Florida estimates undocumented immigrants cost the state almost $660 million in health care for 2024. This estimate doesn't account for immigrants who pay their medical bills or those who didn't disclose their legal status.
Florida Spends Nearly $660 Million On Healthcare For Undocumented Migrants
Florida's healthcare system incurred nearly $660 million in costs for treating undocumented immigrants in 2024, with state officials citing the financial burden on taxpayers while critics argue the policy may deter essential medical care.
Report: Fewer than 1% of Florida hospital patients say they’re not legally in the U.S.
Florida’s hospitals and emergency rooms last year treated nearly 94,000 patients who told health care providers they lacked legal permission to live in the United States, or fewer than 1% of hospital inpatient and emergency room admissions for the year.
BCFR taking steps to cope with Rockledge Hospital's upcoming closing of emergency room
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Unpaid hospital bills of undocumented immigrants: $37M in Lee County, $6M in Collier County
Lee County reportedly saw $37 million and Collier County saw $6 million in unpaid hospital bills of immigrants. But are the ...
20 FL Hospitals Among Best In The World, New Ranking Says
Twenty hospitals in Florida are among the best in the world, according to a new analysis that ranks the top hospitals in 30 ...
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71 FL Hospitals Get 'A' Rating On New Safety Grades: See Full List
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Top 50? Here’s how Newsweek ranked Jacksonville’s Mayo Clinic among US, world hospitals
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FL hospitals suing UHC for allegedly underpaying for emergency services
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Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola named among world's best hospitals for 2025
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