Cover Texas Now
About Us Stay Connected Take Action Issue Areas Our Posts
Subscribe
About UsStay ConnectedTake ActionIssue AreasOur Posts
Cover Texas Now
Quality Affordable Health Coverage • Sustainable Health Care System
Subscribe
Let the People Vote! TX Rally for Medicaid Expansion March 4 at Lege
Let the People Vote! TX Rally for Medicaid Expansion March 4 at Lege

Join us on March 4th at the Texas Capitol!

Read More
Cover Texas NowFebruary 15, 2019State Policy, Medicaid Expansion, Get Involved
TX Lege Should Pass the Children's Health Coverage Bill
TX Lege Should Pass the Children's Health Coverage Bill

Kids eligible for Medicaid insurance should have 12 months of continuous coverage.

Read More
Cover Texas NowFebruary 7, 2019Cover Texas NowState Policy, Children's Health, Medicaid
Take Action on New TX Lege Bills to Expand Health Coverage
Take Action on New TX Lege Bills to Expand Health Coverage

The bills address seven key health coverage topics.

Read More
Cover Texas NowJanuary 29, 2019Medicaid Expansion, Maternal Health, Children's Health, State Policy, Medicaid, Private Coverage, Get Involved
On One (Pre-Existing) Condition
On One (Pre-Existing) Condition

There are three actions Texas can and should take today to lower the costs of health insurance for people with pre-existing conditions.

Read More
Every TexanJanuary 21, 2019Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicaid Expansion, Mental Health
One-Pager on Reducing the Texas Uninsured Rate
One-Pager on Reducing the Texas Uninsured Rate

Texas has the nation's worst uninsured rate for kids and adults - and it's getting worse.

Read More
Cover Texas NowJanuary 15, 2019Medicaid Expansion, State Policy, Get Involved, Medicaid 1115 Waiver
Cover Texas Now Responds to Judge O’Connor’s Ruling, Asks State Leaders to Protect Health Care
Cover Texas Now Responds to Judge O’Connor’s Ruling, Asks State Leaders to Protect Health Care

Texas health care advocates are appalled by the ruling against the ACA.

Read More
Cover Texas NowDecember 20, 2018ACA Enrollment, Federal Policy, Texas Uninsured, State Policy
Dissecting Texas Leaders' Reactions to the Affordable Care Act Lawsuit
Dissecting Texas Leaders' Reactions to the Affordable Care Act Lawsuit

If Texas wants to do something about health care.

Read More
Every TexanDecember 19, 2018Affordable Care Act (ACA), Private Coverage, State Policy, Medicaid Expansion
Worst Report Yet on TX Uninsured? Tell Legislators to Step Up!
Worst Report Yet on TX Uninsured? Tell Legislators to Step Up!

Half of the women between the ages of 15 and 44 in Dallas county are uninsured.

Read More
Cover Texas NowDecember 12, 2018Maternal Health, Texas Uninsured, Medicaid Expansion, State Policy, Get Involved
Hurry! Healthcare.gov Sign Up Deadline is Dec. 15!
Hurry! Healthcare.gov Sign Up Deadline is Dec. 15!

Local groups are helping Texans sign up and get financial assistance.

Read More
Cover Texas NowDecember 7, 2018ACA Enrollment
A Few Days Left to Stop Administration's "Public Charge" Attack on Health Care!
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.

Read More
Cover Texas NowDecember 5, 2018Immigrants’ Health, Children's Health, Maternal Health, Medicaid, Federal Policy
Report: Rising Uninsured Rate for Texas Kids
Report: Rising Uninsured Rate for Texas Kids

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

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

Read More
Cover Texas NowNovember 26, 2018State Policy, Medicaid 1115 Waiver, Medicaid Expansion, Texas Uninsured, Maternal Health, Mental Health, Children's Health, Substance Use Disorders
A huge night for health care! So what's next?
A huge night for health care! So what's next?

Medicaid expansion is moving forward in several states.

Read More
Cover Texas NowNovember 7, 2018Medicaid Expansion, Federal Policy, State Policy
Understand the Risks of New Short-Term Health Insurance Plans
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.

Read More
Cover Texas NowNovember 1, 2018ACA Enrollment, Private Coverage
Texans Can Get Insurance on Healthcare.gov from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15
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.

Read More
Cover Texas NowOctober 30, 2018ACA Enrollment
Sign Up for Insurance on Healthcare.gov Nov. 1 - Dec. 15
Sign Up for Insurance on Healthcare.gov Nov. 1 - Dec. 15

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

Read More
Cover Texas NowOctober 19, 2018ACA Enrollment
Administration’s New Immigration Proposal Targets Health Care for Texas Families
Administration’s New Immigration Proposal Targets Health Care for Texas Families

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

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

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

Read More
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.

Read More
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
Keep Rural Hospitals Open: Reduce the Texas Uninsured Rate
Keep Rural Hospitals Open: Reduce the Texas Uninsured Rate

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

Read More
Cover Texas NowSeptember 25, 2018State Policy, Texas Uninsured, Medicaid Expansion
Newer Older
 
 
Cover Texas Now
Austin, TX,
United States of America
[email protected]
Hours

FIND OUR RESOURCES

MAJOR HEALTH COVERAGE POLICY AREAS

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

ACA Enrollment

Medicaid

Medicaid Expansion

Medicaid 1115 Waiver

Medicaid Block Grants

Private Coverage

HEALTH CHALLENGES AND POPULATIONS

Substance Use Disorders

Maternal Health

Mental Health

Children’s Health

Immigrants’ Health

Texas Uninsured

POLICY LEVEL

Federal policy

State policy

 

GET INVOLVED

Tools and Opportunities for Advocates