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Alert! Next 24 hours key to passing Children's Health Coverage Bill!
Alert! Next 24 hours key to passing Children's Health Coverage Bill!

Urge state leaders to schedule a vote for HB 342 and SB 637.

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Cover Texas NowMay 2, 2019State Policy, Children's Health, Medicaid, Get Involved
Need your help with the Children's Health Coverage Bill at the Lege
Need your help with the Children's Health Coverage Bill at the Lege

Urge the Senate to hold a hearing on the bill.

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Cover Texas NowApril 29, 2019State Policy, Children's Health, Medicaid
Media Spotlight on TX Lege’s Stalled Children’s Health Coverage Bill
Media Spotlight on TX Lege’s Stalled Children’s Health Coverage Bill

Texans are watching to see if the Legislature passes the Children's Health Coverage Bill.

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Cover Texas NowApril 23, 2019State Policy, Children's Health, Medicaid
Join Texas’ Healthcare Activist Leadership Network!
Join Texas’ Healthcare Activist Leadership Network!

Nominate a healthcare champion today.

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Cover Texas NowApril 16, 2019Get Involved
More Resources on the Children's Health Coverage Bill
More Resources on the Children's Health Coverage Bill

Here are five one-pagers in favor of HB 342, the Children’s Health Coverage Bill.

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Cover Texas NowApril 15, 2019Medicaid, Children's Health, Texas Uninsured, State Policy
Tell the Lege: Kids Need Health Care, Not More Red Tape
Tell the Lege: Kids Need Health Care, Not More Red Tape

Contact your state legislators about the Children's Health Coverage Bill.

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Cover Texas NowApril 8, 2019State Policy, Medicaid, Children's Health, Texas Uninsured
TX House Votes Down Medicaid Expansion Along Party Lines
TX House Votes Down Medicaid Expansion Along Party Lines

We were disappointed to lose the vote, but we are encouraged by the strong debate on the House floor.

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Cover Texas NowMarch 29, 2019Medicaid Expansion, Get Involved, Texas Uninsured, State Policy
Take Action! TX Lege Voting Wed. on Medicaid Expansion Amendment!
Take Action! TX Lege Voting Wed. on Medicaid Expansion Amendment!

Call your Representatives TODAY and urge them to support the amendment by Rep. Bucy to expand Medicaid.

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Cover Texas NowMarch 25, 2019Medicaid Expansion, Texas Uninsured
Momentum Building for Medicaid Expansion in Texas
Momentum Building for Medicaid Expansion in Texas

There has been some incredible energy calling for Medicaid expansion in Texas.

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Every TexanMarch 21, 2019Affordable Care Act (ACA), Children's Health, Texas Uninsured, State Policy, Medicaid Expansion
Hearing Tuesday on children's health coverage bill at Lege!
Hearing Tuesday on children's health coverage bill at Lege!

Here are 3 ways to support the bill.

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Cover Texas NowMarch 11, 2019State Policy, Medicaid, Children's Health, Get Involved
TX Medicaid expansion hearing Tuesday!
TX Medicaid expansion hearing Tuesday!

Get ready for a busy week in the fight for health care in Texas.

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Cover Texas NowMarch 1, 2019Medicaid Expansion, Get Involved, Texas Uninsured, State Policy
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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Cover Texas NowDecember 7, 2018ACA Enrollment
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