Alliance for Pediatric Therapies


JAX hearings focus on Medicaid reform pros, cons

State Rep. Mia Jones will host a Medicaid Town Hall meeting in Jacksonville for members of the Florida Legislature to hear community concerns about the Medicaid program, including expansion of the reform pilot project.

The focus will be to discuss how the Medicaid program is working and to hear testimony on Medicaid reform. Duval County (Jacksonville) is one of five counties where the Medicaid Reform pilot project is in place. Lawmakers may consider expanding the program during their legislative session, which begins March 2.

The Medicaid Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 22, at two times — 10 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. It will be held at Florida State College Jacksonville, Downtown Campus Auditorium.

A second day will be set aside for testimony from health care providers. It will take place 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the same location.

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