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Time for Texas to Start the Health Coverage Conversation

Time for Texas to Start the Health Coverage Conversation

Health care politics and Texas politics are changing.

Cover Texas NowNovember 26, 2018State Policy, Medicaid 1115 Waiver, Medicaid Expansion, Texas Uninsured, Maternal Health, Mental Health, Children's Health, Substance Use Disorders

Medicaid Expansion Provides Many Benefits, Including Saving Money for Many States

Medicaid Expansion Provides Many Benefits, Including Saving Money for Many States

Helpful new resources from the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities.

Cover Texas NowOctober 9, 2018Medicaid Expansion, Texas Uninsured, State Policy, Substance Use Disorders

Be a #HealthCareVoter: Texas Candidate Question Guide

Be a #HealthCareVoter: Texas Candidate Question Guide

Health care questions Texans can pose to candidates for the Lege, Congress, and statewide offices.

Cover Texas NowOctober 4, 2018Affordable Care Act (ACA), ACA Enrollment, Medicaid, Medicaid Expansion, Maternal Health, Children's Health, Texas Uninsured, State Policy, Federal Policy, Get Involved, Substance Use Disorders

13 Groups to Lege: To Address Substance Use Disorders, Reduce Uninsured Rate

13 Groups to Lege: To Address Substance Use Disorders, Reduce Uninsured Rate

Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the nation.

Cover Texas NowAugust 14, 2018Cover Texas NowState Policy, Medicaid Expansion, Texas Uninsured, Substance Use Disorders

Expanding Health Coverage is Key to Addressing Opioids and Substance Use Disorders

Expanding Health Coverage is Key to Addressing Opioids and Substance Use Disorders

Treatment typically requires insurance, but Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the US.

Cover Texas NowAugust 2, 2018State Policy, Texas Uninsured, Mental Health, Medicaid Expansion, Substance Use Disorders

Medicaid Is Part of the Solution to the Addiction Crisis

Medicaid Is Part of the Solution to the Addiction Crisis

Medicaid coverage is one of the most important tools states can use to address the addiction crisis.

Every TexanMarch 26, 2018State Policy, Medicaid, Substance Use Disorders

HHSC Reports Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Texas Medicaid is Working

HHSC Reports Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Texas Medicaid is Working

As Texas fights addiction in the midst of the opioid crisis, it will be critical for Texas Medicaid to continue providing SUD treatment services.

Every TexanFebruary 6, 2018Medicaid, Substance Use Disorders

ACA Helping with Mental Health, But Texas Coverage Gap Remains

Cover Texas NowApril 18, 2014Children's Health, Medicaid Expansion, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders