Gap between Texas and U.S. in Health Coverage Continues to Widen, Census Shows

Despite some progress, Texas still has both the largest number and percentage of uninsured residents in the country.

Every TexanSeptember 12, 2017Texas Uninsured, State Policy

Cornyn and Cruz Let down Texans with Health Repeal Vote

The US Senate narrowly voted to proceed with the legislative process toward gutting Medicaid and ripping health care away from millions of Americans.

Every TexanJuly 25, 2017Federal Policy, Affordable Care Act (ACA)

25 TX Groups Urge Cornyn & Cruz to Oppose TX Medicaid Cuts in Trumpcare

Today, 25 Texas organizations sent a letter to Senators John Cornyn and Tex Cruz expressing their concerns about legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Cover Texas NowJune 14, 2017Federal Policy, Medicaid Block Grants

ACA Success Stories: Carol from Port Aransas

Check out Carol’s Affordable Care Act success story.

Cover Texas NowMay 30, 2017Federal Policy, Affordable Care Act (ACA)

TX Lege Made Some Progress for Kids, But Fell Far Short of Expectations

Progress on CPS funding, suspensions in early grades, postpartum depression, and more, but big disappointments too.

Texans Care for ChildrenMay 29, 2017Children's Health

Looking at Medicaid in the 2018-2019 Texas Budget

Let’s take a closer look at the budget for Medicaid funding.

Every TexanMay 26, 2017Medicaid, State Policy

ACA Success Stories: Erin and Neal from Austin, TX

Check out Erin and Neal’s Affordable Care Act story.

Cover Texas NowMay 25, 2017ACA Enrollment, Federal Policy

Surprise Medical Billing Bill Signed into Law

Yesterday Gov. Abbott signed SB 507 into law, improving consumer protections related to surprise medical billing.

Every TexanMay 24, 2017Private Coverage, State Policy

Medicaid Success Stories: Kyla from Houston, TX

Meet Kyla and her family. Read how Medicaid and CHIP have impacted this Texas family.

Cover Texas NowMay 23, 2017Medicaid, Children's Health, State Policy

ACA Success Stories: David and Claire from Houston, TX

See how the Affordable Care Act helped David and Claire.

Cover Texas NowMay 22, 2017Affordable Care Act (ACA), Federal Policy

ACA Success Stories: Melanie from Houston, TX

Check out Melanie’s Affordable Care Act success story.

Cover Texas NowMay 15, 2017Private Coverage, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Federal Policy

ACA Success Stories: Tio from Georgetown, TX

Read Tio’s Affordable Care Act story.

Cover Texas NowMay 9, 2017Affordable Care Act (ACA), Federal Policy

ACA Success Stories: Mason

Check out Mason’s Affordable Care Act story.

Cover Texas NowMay 8, 2017Affordable Care Act (ACA), Federal Policy

ACA Success Stories: Stephanie from Tyler, TX

Check out Stephanie’s ACA story.

Cover Texas NowMay 2, 2017Affordable Care Act (ACA), Private Coverage

28 Texas Groups Urge Rep. Hurd to Vote No on Health Care Repeal

Twenty-eight Texas organizations sent the following letter to Congressman Will Hurd last night urging him to vote no on the health care repeal bill currently under consideration in the U.S. Congress.

ACA Success Stories: Kelly from Princeton, TX

Read Kelly’s life-saving ACA story.

Cover Texas NowApril 28, 2017Affordable Care Act (ACA), Federal Policy

ACA Success Stories: Nora from Austin, TX

Check out Nora’s Affordable Care Act story.

Cover Texas NowApril 28, 2017Private Coverage, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Federal Policy

Texas Groups Blast Revised Health Care Repeal Bill on Eve of Possible Vote in Congress

Texas groups blast revised health care repeal bill on the eve of possible vote in Congress.

Cover Texas NowApril 27, 2017Affordable Care Act (ACA), Federal Policy, Medicaid Block Grants

Texas House Votes on Medicaid Expansion

During a marathon debate on the state budget last week, something important and overdue happened on the floor of the Texas House: State Representatives stood up and made the case for accepting Medicaid expansion funding from the federal government.

Cover Texas NowApril 12, 2017Medicaid Expansion, State Policy

Health Care Bill in Congress is a Threat to Texas Kids

Texans can expect many more cuts for children if Congress passes the health care bill currently under consideration.

Cover Texas NowMarch 22, 2017Children's Health, Medicaid Block Grants, Federal Policy