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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.

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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.

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Undocumented immigrants cost Florida taxpayers $660 million, new report says

According to the "Hospital Patient Immigration Status Report" released by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), undocumented immigrants' care at local hospitals is "largely uncompensated," meaning it isn't paid back,

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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

Parrish CEO says Orlando Health's decision to close Rockledge Hospital showed "careless disregard for the health of a ...

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 ...

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FL hospitals suing UHC for allegedly underpaying for emergency services

Several hospitals in the Sunshine State, including six in Central Florida, are suing UnitedHealthcare for underpaying for emergency services provided. The suit alleges that the healthcare company ...

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Encompass Health continues Florida expansion following CON loosening

STORY HIGHLIGHTS: Encompass Health opening five Florida hospitals in 2025. Encompass doubling FL hospital footprint from 2021 to 2026. Other health systems are also taking advantage of relaxed CON ...

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