A Few Days Left to Stop Administration's "Public Charge" Attack on Health Care!

December 10th is the last day to send in your comments.

Cover Texas NowDecember 5, 2018Immigrants’ Health, Children's Health, Maternal Health, Medicaid, Federal Policy

Report: Rising Uninsured Rate for Texas Kids

Texas has the worst rate of uninsured children in the US.

Cover Texas NowNovember 29, 2018Federal Policy, State Policy, Children's Health, Texas Uninsured, Medicaid Expansion

Time for Texas to Start the Health Coverage Conversation

Health care politics and Texas politics are changing.

A huge night for health care! So what's next?

Medicaid expansion is moving forward in several states.

Cover Texas NowNovember 7, 2018Medicaid Expansion, Federal Policy, State Policy

Understand the Risks of New Short-Term Health Insurance Plans

They may cost you more than you think because you have to pay for everything the plan won’t cover.

Cover Texas NowNovember 1, 2018ACA Enrollment, Private Coverage

Texans Can Get Insurance on Healthcare.gov from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15

Community groups are available to help you sign up for 2019 health insurance.

Cover Texas NowOctober 30, 2018ACA Enrollment

Sign Up for Insurance on Healthcare.gov Nov. 1 - Dec. 15

Most Texans who sign up will get financial help to reduce their costs.

Cover Texas NowOctober 19, 2018ACA Enrollment

Administration’s New Immigration Proposal Targets Health Care for Texas Families

Help us fight back against the administration's new public charge proposal.

Cover Texas NowOctober 10, 2018Immigrants’ Health, Children's Health, Maternal Health, Medicaid, Federal Policy

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

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

Keep Rural Hospitals Open: Reduce the Texas Uninsured Rate

New report shows sharply lower rural uninsured rates in states that accept Medicaid expansion funding.

Cover Texas NowSeptember 25, 2018State Policy, Texas Uninsured, Medicaid Expansion

Alarming Federal “Public Charge” Rule Could Threaten Over 1 Million Texas Kids

Adult legal immigrants who use Medicaid could be penalized in the immigration process.

Every TexanSeptember 25, 2018Federal Policy, Immigrants’ Health

12 Million Texans in Danger if Preexisting Conditions Protections are Eliminated

New analysis from Families USA.

Cover Texas NowSeptember 19, 2018Private Coverage, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Federal Policy, Maternal Health

Why 272,000 More Texans Were Uninsured in 2017 — and How We Can Fix This

Recent US Census data show that the number of uninsured Texans increased in 2017.

Every TexanSeptember 13, 2018Texas Uninsured, Federal Policy, State Policy, Medicaid Expansion

17 Texas Groups Urge State Leaders to Increase Access to Healthcare to Support Healthy Mothers

Our recommendations to the Texas House Committee on Public Health.

Cover Texas NowSeptember 13, 2018Maternal Health, State Policy, Children's Health, Medicaid

Census: TX Uninsured Rate Now Even Worse, Still Highest in US

The high uninsured rate leaves Texans sicker and more financially unstable.

Cover Texas NowSeptember 13, 2018Texas Uninsured, State Policy, Medicaid Expansion

Texans Urge Lege to Reduce Uninsured Rate to Support Mental Health, Maternal Health, and Child Safety

18 Texas groups urged Texas Senators to expand health coverage to address these challenges.

Cover Texas NowSeptember 12, 2018Mental Health, Maternal Health, Children's Health, Medicaid Expansion, State Policy

What’s at Stake in a Ft. Worth Courtroom on Sept. 5?

On September 5, Fort Worth will take center stage in the national fight over health care coverage and protections for people with pre-existing conditions.

Every TexanAugust 31, 2018Private Coverage

Take Action: Write a Letter to the Editor About Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions

Here are some tips to writing a successful letter to the editor.

Cover Texas NowAugust 30, 2018Affordable Care Act (ACA), Get Involved, Private Coverage

Expanding Health Coverage is Key to Reducing Maternal Deaths & Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies

Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the nation.