STATEWIDE, Fla. - Tomorrow (Feb. 25) at 10:00 a.m. (ET), several groups who support affordable, accessible health care are holding a virtual press conference to sound the alarm about over $880 billion in health care cuts in the budget resolution set to be voted on this week by the U.S. House of Representatives, and to urge Miami Dade Members of Congress to vote against the measure.

During the briefing, health care policy experts will: provide an overview of the types of cuts the House would have to make in order to reach over $880 billion in health cuts; discuss the harmful impact that these cuts would have on the local level; and summarize why the Medicaid, CHIP and Marketplace insurance tax credits programs are vital for over a million Miami Dade County residents. 

Additionally, Miami residents who could be impacted by such cuts will share their experiences with the Medicaid program. 

WHO: Speakers-

• Alison Yager, executive director, Florida Health Justice Project

• Abraham Frometa, community health manager, Catalyst Miami

• Directly impacted individuals from Miami Dade 

• A Miami Dade health care provider Dr. Olveen Carrasquillo, M.D., M.P.H.

• Community Partners 

WHAT: Virtual briefing on the negative impact that federal health care cuts would have on Miami Dade residents

WHEN: Tomorrow, Feb. 25 at 10:00 a.m. (ET)

WHERE/HOW TO RSVP: Members of the media - please click here to register in advance for the virtual briefing. There will be time for questions after all the speakers have provided remarks. Remarks and interviews in Spanish language available upon request.  The briefing will also be recorded and made available upon request. 

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About Catalyst Miami

Founded in 1996 by Daniella Levine Cava, Catalyst Miami is a nonprofit that works to build power with frontline communities throughout Miami-Dade County to collectively advance justice and achieve shared prosperity. This is how we move toward our ultimate vision of a just society where everyone can lead healthy, prosperous, self-determined lives. Learn more about the organization at www.catalystmiami.org.

About Florida Health Justice Project

Florida Health Justice Project is a statewide non-partisan, non-profit legal organization that recognizes that access to quality and affordable health care is a human right and engages in comprehensive advocacy to expand health care access and promote health equity for vulnerable Floridians.

Media Contacts: 
Aidil Oscariz, [email protected] or 786-530-9729