House health budget: $50M revolving loan program zapped, managed care contracts extended

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 809

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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A key component of the much-touted 2024 Live Healthy Initiative is being carved up in the proposed health care budget released by House Republicans Thursday night.

A product of the House Health Care Budget Subcommittee, the proposed budget-conforming bill PCB HCB 26-01, would eliminate a $50 million revolving loan program administered by the Florida Department of Health that was written to remain in effect until 2043. The investments are meant to bolster innovation and …

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