Leaving People Uninsured Creates Real Challenges, So More States Are Getting to Work on Fixing the Problem

The high uninsured rate in Texas contributes to real problems in our state.

Cover Texas NowJune 6, 2018Medicaid Expansion, Texas Uninsured, State Policy

Treatment for Substance Use Disorder: the Critical Role of Texas Medicaid and Federal Block Grants

All Texans living with substance use disorders should be able to access the treatment and supports they need, regardless of their income.

Every TexanMay 30, 2018Medicaid, Children's Health

A Lose-Lose Situation if you Buy Your Own Health Insurance

Two recent federal proposals would split the individual market in two, letting “junk” policies compete with comprehensive plans under radically different rules.

Every TexanMay 17, 2018Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Public Charge: Get Ready to Fight to Protect Prenatal Care, Children's Health Coverage, and Other Vital Health Services

Prenatal care and other critical services could be threatened under a potential Trump public charge.

SNAP Cuts Are Hard to Swallow

SNAP helps keep people healthy and reduces health care costs.

Cover Texas NowMay 4, 2018Federal Policy

Defying Odds, 2018 Was Pretty Good for Health Insurance Signups

Hard-working Texans need access to health coverage, even if they are not fortunate enough to have jobs that offer affordable health insurance to employees and their families.

Every TexanApril 17, 2018Affordable Care Act (ACA)

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

Work Documentation Requirements for Medicaid: 4 Things Texans Should Know

It's a policy to cut health care, not to promote work.

Cover Texas NowMarch 7, 2018Medicaid, Federal Policy, State Policy

Why Medicaid Work Requirements Are a Terrible Idea for Texas

Medicaid work requirements are bad medicine for Texans.

Every TexanFebruary 26, 2018Medicaid

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

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