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Florida Health Insurace: Facing South Florida

Jim DeFede

Updated on: March 31, 2024 / 1:05 PM EDT / CBS Miami

MIAMI — CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede examines why nearly a million people in Florida have lost their health insurance for "procedural reasons" because of the state's complex system of renewing Medicare recipients.

The Florida Health Justice Project is suing the state in federal court. Jim speaks with Lynn Hearn, an attorney for FHJP.

Guest: Lynn Hearn/Attorney, Florida Health Justice Project

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