The state of Florida spent nearly $660 million on health care in 2024 for immigrants who have no legal status, new data shows.
Newsweek has contacted the office of Governor Ron DeSantis for comment.
Why It Matters
The health care spending appears to be an obstacle to Governor Ron DeSantis’ stated priority of reducing such taxpayer-funded services for immigrants with no legal status.
The issue also feeds a larger national debate on immigration, especially as former President Donald Trump continues to implement his election-mandated mass deportations and stricter border policies.
What To Know
On Tuesday, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) announced an updated version of its Hospital Patient Immigration Status Dashboard. It is a tool that tracks the overall number of hospital admissions and emergency room visits by patients’ immigration status…