Fact Check: Is Florida the only state removing children from low-cost health insurance?

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Claimant: Kathy Castor (D)

Claim: “Florida is the only state in the nation kicking children off their affordable health coverage.”

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: Florida is the only state removing children from its low-cost KidCare health insurance program for missed premium payments, with about 43,000 children removed from December 2024 to November 2025.

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Date: 05/16/2026

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Last Updated on May 16, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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