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In the posted video, they said it was required for Medicaid.

Among other things. You'd have to live a mostly-off-grid lifestyle without it, but it's possible and completely legal. I.e., you are never legally required to produce any type of state ID card in Florida.

Not true.

In most states (FL included) you will be arrested for failing to identify if there is probable cause for requesting such identification, i.e. a traffic violation or suspicion of criminal activity.

Still true. All that means is verbally telling them the correct name and birthdate. No ID required. (Unless, of course, you were driving, obviously.)

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