Florida lawmakers expand access to KidCare health insurance program

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ORLANDO, Fla. — More people may soon be eligible for a state-subsidized health insurance program.

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An expansion to the Florida KidCare bill was signed last week.

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Families who don’t qualify for Medicaid can pay $15 to $20 a month in premiums to insure kids.

It will be available for families with income up to 300% of the federal poverty level.

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That’s about 90,000 for a family of four.

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