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Florida Healthcare Association warns nearly 35K healthcare workers could lose their job if TPS ends
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
Florida's largest nursing home group sent a letter to the Homeland Secretary warning that ending TPS could devastate patients, families, and healthcare workers in South Florida.
Why this matters in The Miami
The potential loss of nearly 35,000 healthcare workers in South Florida due to the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) would have a disproportionate impact on Miami 's most vulnerable populations, particularly in neighborhoods like Little Havana and Wynwood, which have large Latin American and Caribbean communities. Many of these workers are employed in Miami-Dade County's nursing homes and healthcare facilities, providing critical care to elderly and disabled patients. The Florida Healthcare Association's warning to the Homeland Secretary underscores the severe consequences of TPS ending, which would not only affect the livelihoods of these workers but also the quality of care provided to patients. Miami-Dade County's healthcare system, already strained by the challenges of serving a diverse and growing population, would face significant staffing shortages and disruptions, exacerbating existing healthcare disparities in the community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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