Dan Webster: “I thank the chairman for yielding. I have heard from my Governor, State officials, and providers about the challenges on…”

“I thank the chairman for yielding. I have heard from my Governor, State officials, and providers about the challenges on the ground in Florida and what they are facing. The demographic issues in Florida raise significant challenges for the State of Florida, and it is the Medicaid program. Particularly, the State Medicaid program and providers face challenges relating to the costs of caring for the most disadvantaged and the elderly in Florida's nursing home program, as well as the rising costs associated with Florida's aging population. As the process moves forward, Florida's unique challenges must be recognized and accounted for as we reallocate dollars for this important safety net program.”