State AG Says $10M Centene Settlement was Legal

Penascola, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is addressing the Hope Florida controversy. He defended the $10-million Medicaid settlement that some, including State Representative Alex Andrade, have criticized as inappropriate. Uthmeier says he was not involved in the negotiations and claims all actions were legal, despite funds being directed to his political action committee. Uhtmeier says he's prepared to provide records for any investigation and emphasizes that he hasn't received a subpoena. Further developments are anticipated at Thursday's healthcare budget subcommittee meeting in Tallahassee.