New TX Data Shows Huge Delay for Medicaid Applications

Cover Texas NowSeptember 14, 2023Medicaid, Maternal Health, Children's Health, State Policy

TX Legislature Passes Moms’ Health Coverage, Fails on Medicaid Expansion and More

Cover Texas NowJune 1, 2023Medicaid Expansion, Maternal Health, Children's Health, State Policy

Medicaid rules change April 1 — New website can help!

Let's make sure kids and moms don't lose health coverage!

Cover Texas NowMarch 22, 2023Medicaid, Children's Health, Maternal Health

It’s Time for Texans to Renew Their Medicaid Coverage

Make sure you have access to your Medicaid account and update it if you moved or have other changes.

Cover Texas NowJanuary 24, 2023Medicaid, Children's Health, Maternal Health

New Deadline for Texans to Renew Medicaid Insurance After Congress Passes Funding Bill

Cover Texas NowJanuary 5, 2023Federal Policy, Medicaid, Children's Health, Maternal Health, State Policy

Texas Healthcare Voter Guide

Questions YOU can ask Texas candidates

Cover Texas NowOctober 5, 2022Medicaid Expansion, Children's Health, Maternal Health

Legislature Should Finish the Job and Pass 12-Month Health Coverage for New Moms

Cross posted from Texans Care for Children.

Texans Care for ChildrenSeptember 7, 2022Maternal Health, Medicaid

10 Texas Groups Urge State to Prepare for End of Public Health Emergency

Texas should ensure that kids who are still eligible for health insurance can keep their coverage.

Cover Texas NowApril 11, 2022Medicaid, Maternal Health, Children's Health

New Data Show Texas Last in US in Health Coverage — But There Are Solutions

Neighboring states like New Mexico and Arkansas are doing far better than Texas.

As COVID-Era Policies End, Let's Help Families Renew Their Medicaid Coverage

States will start disenrolling kids, moms, and others from Medicaid once again.

Cover Texas NowDecember 1, 2021Medicaid, Children's Health, Maternal Health

TX Health Groups Cheer US House Passing “Build Back Better” Budget Package

The bill closes the coverage gap in states that blocked Medicaid expansion and takes other critical steps.

Biden’s Plan Closes Coverage Gap in States that Blocked Medicaid Expansion

We need to get the Build Back Better package across the finish line.

Cover Texas NowNovember 2, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Federal Policy, ACA Enrollment, Maternal Health, Children's Health

Great Health Care Provisions in Congress’ Plan to “Build Back Better”

Closing the coverage gap, postpartum coverage, 12-month coverage for kids, and more.

Cover Texas NowSeptember 22, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Children's Health, Maternal Health, ACA Enrollment, Federal Policy

TX Senate Votes Against Health Coverage as the Clock Ticks for Other Health Bills in the Senate

There's still time for the health bills in the Senate, but the clock is ticking.

TX Speaker Prioritizes Health Care Bills — Minus Medicaid Expansion

The Texas House plan includes the health coverage bills for moms and kids.

Cover Texas NowApril 8, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Children's Health, Maternal Health, State Policy

Update on 4 Key Health Coverage Bills at the Legislature

These bills would help reduce the Texas uninsured rate.

Cover Texas NowApril 1, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Children's Health, Maternal Health, State Policy

COVID Relief Bill: Even Better Medicaid Expansion Deal for TX and Other Health Care Wins

Two health provisions require the Legislature to act. Another helps Texans either way.

40 Groups Urge Strategic Improvements to TX Health Programs

The letter urges HHSC to improve the administrative renewal process for Medicaid and CHIP, among other steps.

Cover Texas NowNovember 24, 2020Medicaid, State Policy, Maternal Health, Children's Health

Bill Pre-filing Confirms Health Coverage is on the TX Lege’s Agenda

Flood of health coverage bills in the first hours of pre-filing.

Cover Texas NowNovember 9, 2020Medicaid Expansion, Children's Health, Maternal Health, State Policy

22 Groups Urge TX Leaders Not to Cut Staff Signing Texans Up for Health Insurance & Hunger Relief

Texas leaders should take health cuts off the table.

Cover Texas NowOctober 6, 2020State Policy, Medicaid, Children's Health, Maternal Health