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Florida Voices for Health

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Fighting for a more affordable & accessible health care system for all Floridians. #FightLikeHealth

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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Today we’re launching Lift A Voice—a campaign to bring advocates face-to-face with lawmakers to share about the healthcare barriers they face. Your gift helps cover the travel & support to get advocates in the room with decision makers. 👉 Give today: healthyfla.org/liftavoice #healthpolicy
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🆘 Insurance companies are predicting ANOTHER double-digit hike in insurance premiums?! ✋ We’re pushing back. If you’ve been impacted by these skyrocketing healthcare costs, we want to hear & amplify your story. Share in the comments or at healthyfla.org/shareyourstory. #healthpolicysky
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Whether you’re enrolling in the Marketplace, Medicare, or Medicaid, we’ll guide you through the process from start to finish. No hidden agenda; just free, unbiased help from a licensed specialist. Because we believe every Floridian should have the care they need to thrive. healthyfla.org/help2enroll
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The healthcare landscape is constantly changing: new policies, fluctuating costs, growing opportunities for advocacy. We keep our finger on the pulse & deliver the headlines to you monthly so you can stay plugged in & make your voice heard. Subscribe at healthyfla.org/joinus. #healthpolicy
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
August Recap: This month took us all over the state filming orgs doing the daily work of helping Florida’s low-income residents find health care and income stability! It’s a privilege to capture their stories and empower Floridians to #FightLikeHealth!
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
After an accident, Andrea encountered firsthand the difficulty of getting & keeping Medicaid coverage in Florida. Now she’s speaking out for herself & millions of others struggling to afford healthcare in Florida. Let’s build a health care system that works for us all. Healthyfla.org/shareyourstory
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
💸 Millions of us are stuck gambling with our health as insurance premiums skyrocket. This year alone over 5M people have lost coverage entirely. 📢 Do you have something to say about it? We’re listening, and we’ll make sure Florida lawmakers hear it, too: healthyfla.org/stories. #healthpolicysky
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🚨5M Americans have lost health coverage this year. Federal cuts have triggered a devastating spike in coverage costs, leaving a growing wave of folks stranded without care. 🗣️It’s time to push back. Sign the petition to expand access to health care at floridadecideshealthcare.org. #healthpolicysky
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More than 311,000 Floridians lose health coverage amid federal cuts
Florida’s federal health insurance marketplace is the largest in the nation, and the state is among those hit hardest by federal cuts, according to a new report from Protect Our
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Hey Floridians! Ready to see Medicaid Expansion on the ballot? So are we. Join us THIS WEDNESDAY at 6pm ET. 🔗bit.ly/28flmedex #publichealth
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Hey Floridians! Ready to see Medicaid Expansion on the ballot? So are we. Join us THIS WEDNESDAY at 6pm ET. 🔗bit.ly/28flmedex #healthpolicy
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
If you’re in Florida, join the movement to put Medicaid expansion on the ballot in 2028. It’s time to let the people decide. Register: bit.ly/28flmedex #healthpolicy
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
If you’re in Florida, join the movement to put Medicaid expansion on the ballot in 2028. It’s time to let the people decide. Register: bit.ly/28flmedex #publichealth
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
"I found hope at this summit." Abigail Perret-Gentil of Grace Grows reflects on her experience of our 2026 Florida Voices for Health Summit. Read the reflection in full: healthyfla.org/single-post/i-found-hope-at-this-summit-advocate-reflects-on-2026-florida-voices-for-health-summit #publichealth
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I Found Hope at This Summit: Advocate Reflects on 2026 Florida Voices for Health Summit
For eleven years, I’ve stood at the intersection of crisis and advocacy, working alongside people experiencing homelessness. Most days, I navigate crisis, but I’m equally driven to push for systems-le...
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
⚠️LAST DAY TO REGISTER for our Summit! 💪It's not just a conference; it's a movement to build a system that serves everyone. 🤝We’re gathering people with every connection to the health care system: patients, providers, lawmakers, policy experts, advocates & more. 🔗fvhsummit.org. #publichealth
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
⏳Last week to register for our annual Summit! 💪 As @jj-holmes.bsky.social so powerfully expresses, your story matters. This Summit is the perfect place to connect with others ready to amplify your voice! 🔗Register ASAP: fvhsummit.org.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Passionate about #healthpolicy & #publichealth ? You won’t want to miss this absolutely stacked lineup of speakers and panelists. We’re bringing together policy experts, lawmakers, providers, patients, and advocates to foster open conversation, build community, and foster real systems change.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
In the world of advocacy and policy, community has never been more crucial. Join advocates, policy makers, providers, and leaders to build community and strengthen Florida communities. Register at fvhsummit.org.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
🚩This week the Florida legislature is considering a bill that would add a work reporting requirement to Medicaid. This will only create added barriers in a state where access is already extremely hard to come by. Urge Florida lawmakers to reject added work reporting requirements: bit.ly/RedFlag2026
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Kathy earns too much to qualify for Medicaid, but too little to receive the tax credits that make private insurance affordable. Can you relate? Read Kathy's full story & share your own at the link below.
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I’m Too Rich for Medicaid, Too Poor to Pay My Bills
Kathy grew up in New England and spent most of her life working hard and building stability. She worked for over 20 years at a payroll service company providing tech support for payroll software used ...
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
HOT OFF THE PRESS! Find out the latest developments in Florida health policy & join the movement to #FightLikeHealth: conta.cc/3OncxQ2
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
If you’ve visited the ER for dental problems, we want to hear from you. As we work with our partners at UF College of Dentistry to develop better policies, your story has the power to help shape real solutions. Share your dental care experience in the comments or at healthyfla.org/shareyourstory.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
❤️‍🔥 Wishing you access to lots of care this weekend! 🫶 #FightLikeHealth #healthpolicyvalentines
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
IT'S SUMMIT SEASON! If you've joined us before, you know it's a unique environment that brings together advocates, lawmakers, providers, and community members to build community, learn from each other, and chart paths to meaningful change. Learn more & register at fvhsummit.org!
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Big week in Tallahassee advocating for improved access to disability services. Our advocates spoke about the importance of fully funding iBudget and CDC+ programs. If you've received disability services in Florida, we want to hear about your experience: healthyfla.org/shareyourstory.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Michelle took a part-time job while caring for her son in cancer treatment. The modest increase in income pushed her over Florida's "coverage cliff." She earns too much to qualify for Medicaid, but too little for Marketplace tax credits. Sound familiar? We want to hear & amplify your story, too.
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I Took a Job to Support My Son Through Cancer Treatment; Then I Lost My Health Coverage
Michelle is a 47 year-old mother of six, a part-time school employee, and the primary caregiver for her 17 year-old son, Bryce, who battles cancer and other serious conditions. Her life has been shape...
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
👋 New here? Welcome! We’re a people-centered nonprofit organization working to ensure every Floridian has access to affordable, quality health care—no matter their income, zip code, or background. Care to join us? Stay plugged in with the #FightLikeHealth movement at healthyfla.org/joinus.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
💪 “Let’s make Florida a place where getting sick doesn’t mean losing everything.” Rep. Angie Nixon reminds us why Medicaid expansion is a critical next step for Florida healthcare. Sign the petition to expand access to care: floridadecideshealthcare.org. @floridadecideshealthcare.org
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
🚩 Waving the red flag on these bills because they create barriers to healthcare instead of removing them. These bills are being actively heard—and passed—in committees. Join us in urging our legislators to make amendments to preserve access to care at bit.ly/RedFlag2026. #FightLikeHealth
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Boosting access to dental care is just this simple! Our K-12 Dental Screenings bill streamlines the process of performing quick in-school exams to catch dental issues early. Help us keep the momentum going at bit.ly/k12screenings!
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Our bill to increase access to in-school dental screenings is gaining momentum in the Florida legislature! Help us keep it moving forward by signing on in support at bit.ly/k12screenings! #FightLikeHealth
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. recognized the inhumanity of a health system that leaves too many unable to access the care they need to live. Everyone deserves the dignity of health care. Today we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and recommit to his vision of justice for all people.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
BIG NEWS: Our Dental Screenings bill is officially on the table! It will be heard in its first Senate committee on Tuesday (1/20)! The goal is simple: streamline school dental screenings so students don't fall through the cracks. Add your name to the sign-on letter at bit.ly/k12screenings.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Of the many health care bills on the table this legislative session, these are three bills we’re highlighting as we meet with legislators and advocate for improved access to health care. Learn more about these and other bills we’re backing at bit.ly/FVH2026. #FightLikeHealth
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Hot off the press! As Florida's legislative session kicks off this week, check out the latest health care news & learn how you can stay involved in the movement to Fight Like Health: conta.cc/4sEVXe1.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
It’s Legislative Session season & we’re packing our bags! Every year our #FightLikeHealth advocates from across the state gather in Tallahassee to speak face-to-face with lawmakers about the health care issues that impact us directly. Care to join us? Learn more & sign up at bit.ly/FightLikeHealth
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
BREAKING: This evening the House passed a bill to extend the ACA enhanced tax credits—welcome news for millions of Americans facing skyrocketing insurance premiums in 2026. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration. Urge your Senators to pass this legislation at bit.ly/ExtendCare.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
LIVE: House votes on whether to extend enhanced premium tax credits for ACA health insurance enrollees.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
🚨URGENT: Tomorrow the US House will vote on whether to alleviate the skyrocketing insurance costs that have priced millions out of health coverage. For many, this vote is truly a matter of life and death. Join us in urging Congress to act at bit.ly/ExtendCare.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Grateful to join Jennifer Waugh of @news4jax.com to speak about the health care crisis and the opportunity Congress has this week to address it. Join the movement to #fightlikehealth at healthyfla.org.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Looking to make your voice heard this year? Join our #FightLikeHealth advocacy team. Florida’s legislative session begins soon, and before new health policies are decided, we’re making sure the people affected get to speak directly with elected officials. Learn more at healthyfla.org/advocacyteam.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
When one person loses coverage, we’re all impacted. Thriving communities begin with healthy people who can get the care they need when they need it—without taking on crippling debt. If you're living without coverage, we want to hear & amplify your story: healthyfla.org/shareyourstory.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Huge premium spikes have many of us reconsidering coverage options for 2026. Jan. 15 is the final deadline to sign up or make changes to your Marketplace plan. To help, we’ve created a list of resources, including free enrollment assistance from a licensed professional at healthyfla.org/marketplace.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
We are not okay with these insurance prices. #FightLikeHealth #healthcare #aca #openenrollment2026 #acasubsidies
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Carlos & his family were shocked to learn they’re looking at a 900% spike in premiums next month. We’re amplifying stories like this to urge Congress to act before the year is out. If your Marketplace premiums are increasing, we want to hear your story. Visit healthyfla.org/shareyourstory to share.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Are your health insurance premiums going up for 2026? Tell us your increase below. Let’s let our elected officials know how their decisions are impacting real families.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
We’ve heard from many of you who are seeing huge spikes in coverage costs going into 2026. Today’s senate vote will directly impact whether these prices will stand. Watch the live proceedings here: www.senate.gov/legislative/.... Let us know in the comments what’s at stake in this vote for you.
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
This Friday the state of Florida will hold a public hearing to discuss changes to state vaccination requirements which would place Floridians at risk of preventable disease. We want to ensure that your voices are heard. Learn about the proposals & offer feedback here: forms.gle/cCgBsh9mUE5aAumQ6
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
In the next few days the Senate will vote on whether to extend the premium tax credits that have made health care affordable for millions of Americans. Now is the time to let our lawmakers know how you will be impacted if the tax credits expire. Take action at healthyfla.quorum.us/campaign/136....
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
We’re looking forward to joining The Healthcare Resistance conference in just a few weeks! We’ll be sharing about the power of sharing your story in the fight for healthcare justice! 💪 Register FREE at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Florida Voices for Health @healthyfla.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
⚖️ Groceries or health insurance? Do skyrocketing coverage costs have you weighing tough choices like this? If so, we want to hear your story & help raise awareness. Comment or visit healthyfla.org/shareyourstory to share with us. Everyone deserves access to the coverage & care they need.
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Food or insurance? ACA premiums slated to skyrocket: Floridians in a bind
ACA sticker shock in Florida: 1.5M could lose health coverage.
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