So far, the Florida health insurance program Cover Florida implemented by Governor Charlie Crist hasn’t caught on with residents just yet.
Since January 5, 2009, only 952 residents have signed up for the coverage, reported the Orlando Sentinel — a sign that the program isn’t as good as option as Governor Crist hoped for.
To help combat low enrollment numbers, Governor Crist urged organizations around the state to promote the program.
“Spread the word that affordable health care coverage is available, ” said Governor Crist.
The Florida Community Health Action Information Network, a health care advocacy group, wasn’t surprised by the low numbers, wrote the Sentinel article.
“Since subsidies to help low-income people pay their premiums were completely absent from the mix, even fewer of those who might have considered the limited coverage before will do so now in the midst of a recession, ” said the group’s policy director, Greg Mellowe.
Interesting take on it.
Does this mean the program is a failure or just another casualty of the poor economy?