US EditionFlorida Allocated $10M in Medicaid Funds to Charity Linked to Casey DeSantis: Miami Herald
- The Florida administration redirected $10 million from a settlement with Centene to the Hope Florida charity, managed by Casey DeSantis, instead of returning it to the state and federal coffers.
- The Miami Herald reported that the funds were part of a $67 million settlement from Centene over overbilling to Florida Medicaid.
- Republican state Rep. Alex Andrade criticized this move, claiming, "this was Medicaid money that was squandered, plain and simple".
- DeSantis' office claims the settlement was legally sound and beneficial to taxpayers, while Andrade suspects funds may have supported campaign efforts against recreational marijuana.
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DeSantis faces growing storm over Hope Florida controversy
(The Hill) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is facing growing backlash over allegations involving an organization linked to his wife’s signature welfare assistance program Hope Florida. The controversy concerns a $10 million payment to the Hope Florida Foundation, which is tied to first lady Casey DeSantis’s welfare assistance program Hope Florida and has led to criticism from some state House Republicans. Critics argue that this money was inapp…
Breaking down the DeSantis-Hope Florida controversy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is coming under increased scrutiny over millions of dollars that were supposed to help struggling families but were diverted to political committees to help the governor further his political agenda. CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede has the details.
DeSantis Faces GOP Backlash Over $10M Hope Florida Funding Controversy - News Facts Network
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The $10 million steered to Hope Florida charity by the state was Medicaid money, document shows
The $10 million that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration diverted to a state-created charity last year consisted of Medicaid dollars owed to state and federal taxpayers, contrary to what the governor and other officials have publicly asserted.
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