Why Florida Healthy Kids Fails to Support Medically Vulnerable Children

Florida Healthy Kids fails to adequately support many medically vulnerable children. This article is part three of a series exploring the struggles faced by kids with complex health issues after losing Medicaid coverage. Nine-year-old Landon Chase, a cancer survivor, faces challenges in recovery due to inadequate support from Florida's health insurance program. Previously on Medicaid, he now relies on Florida Healthy Kids, which is ill-suited for his needs. His mother, Erin Booth, questions the fairness of this system for children with disabilities. Landon’s story highlights the urgent need for tailored health solutions.