Lawmakers have roughly three weeks to reach agreement on a budget, a period coinciding with an expected increase in Medicaid funding from the federal government.
Florida lawmakers might be getting a $10 billion influx of money from Washington and an infusion of additional state tax dollars, but the Republican-controlled House and Senate passed dueling budgets this week that would slash funding for hospitals and other health care providers and do little to help people with disabilities get off a waiting list for services.
The House on Thursday passed a $97 billion budget proposal for the coming fiscal year that includes $42.1 billion for health and human services. The Senate passed a smaller overall budget at $95 billion, but it would direct $42.3 billion to health and human services.
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COVID vaccine live updates: What you should know in South Florida on Wednesday, April 7 Michelle Marchante and Howard Cohen, The Miami Herald
Apr. 7 COVID-19 vaccine rules can be confusing in South Florida. Here s the latest news on where shots are available and who is eligible:
What s new today? A Hialeah walk-up COVID vaccine site goes from pop-up to open for two weeks at Babcock Park, 651 E. Fourth Ave. First shots only for now. Will convert to second doses later. Starting with Moderna through Sunday, April 11. Then Pfizer. Walk up site, no appointments necessary. FEMA pop-ups moving to Liberty City and Cutler Bay again this time for second doses only. These sites don t require an appointment and are currently at Allen Park Community Center at 1770 NE 162nd St. in North Miami Beach and at the Miami Springs Community Center at 1401 Westward Dr. through 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 7.