30+ Texas Health Groups Send Urgent CHIP letter to Washington

Groups are asking federal leaders to renew CHIP funding as soon as possible.

Every TexanNovember 9, 2017Children's Health, Federal Policy

Trump Administration Guts Subsidies, Targets Hard-working Americans

Unable to get health care legislation through Congress, the Trump Administration is trying to sabotage Americans’ health care coverage and livelihoods through executive actions.

Every TexanOctober 13, 2017Federal Policy, Affordable Care Act (ACA), ACA Enrollment

Executive Order Will Destabilize Insurance Market

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order soon designed to further sabotage the Affordable Care Act.

Every TexanOctober 11, 2017Federal Policy, Private Coverage

Texas Groups Slam New Trumpcare Bill as Senate Prepares to Vote

As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote next week on the Graham-Cassidy health care repeal bill, Texas advocates for children, families, patients, and consumers expressed their strong opposition to the bill.

Cover Texas NowSeptember 22, 2017Federal Policy, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicaid Block Grants

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