2020 TX Voter Guide: Health Care Questions for Candidates

Ask Lege and Congressional candidates what they will do for health care!

Report: Uninsured Rate for TX Kids Under Age 6 is a Big Problem

Health coverage during early childhood is critical.

Texans Care for ChildrenDecember 12, 2019Children's Health, Texas Uninsured, State Policy

High TX Uninsured Rate Includes Texans Of All Backgrounds and Communities

The high TX uninsured rate is in large part a result of state policies

Cover Texas NowDecember 6, 2019Texas Uninsured, Children's Health, State Policy, Immigrants’ Health

Lege Leaders Call for Studying Ways to Reduce TX Uninsured Rate

The House and Senate interim charges are a good step.

Cover Texas NowDecember 5, 2019Texas Uninsured, Get Involved, State Policy

Community Groups Helping Texans Get Covered on HealthCare.Gov

Find a group in your community. Last day is Dec. 15th.

Cover Texas NowNovember 1, 2019ACA Enrollment, Private Coverage

Georgetown Report: Number of Uninsured TX Kids Up 16%

The report is a wake-up call for the Texas Legislature.

Cover Texas NowOctober 30, 2019Texas Uninsured, Children's Health, State Policy

Sign-up for Insurance Nov. 1 - Dec. 15 on HealthCare.Gov!

The ACA is still the law of the land!

Cover Texas NowOctober 18, 2019ACA Enrollment

Reduce the Children's Uninsured Rate by Cutting Red Tape

See how the Children's Medicaid system in Texas removes eligible children.

Cover Texas NowOctober 15, 2019Children's Health, State Policy, Medicaid

Too Many Texas Children Lack Health Coverage

And it's getting worse.

Cover Texas NowOctober 15, 2019Children's Health, State Policy, Texas Uninsured

From Longview to McAllen to Amarillo, Top 25 TX Metro Areas Have Worse Uninsured Rate Than US

The Legislature must reduce the uninsured rate.

Cover Texas NowOctober 8, 2019Texas Uninsured, State Policy

Texas Kids’ Uninsured Rate Still Highest in Nation & Getting Worse, According to US Census

Health coverage should be a top priority for the next legislative session.

Cover Texas NowSeptember 26, 2019State Policy, Children's Health, Medicaid, Texas Uninsured

New #SickOfItTX Campaign Launches Today!

Texans are fighting to make health coverage the priority next Lege session.

Cover Texas NowSeptember 18, 2019State Policy, Get Involved

Navigating the System: Not Enough Health Care Signup Help in Texas

The administration’s refusal to properly fund the Affordable Care Act’s Navigator program hurts many Texans who need specialized in-person assistance to keep their health insurance.

Every TexanSeptember 16, 2019Affordable Care Act (ACA), Private Coverage, Federal Policy

10 Things Texans Need to Know on New Federal “Public Charge” Regulation

Get the latest on the administration's new public charge rule.

Every TexanSeptember 16, 2019Immigrants’ Health, Medicaid, Children's Health, Federal Policy

Red Flag: More Texans Uninsured for a Second Year

New U.S. Census data show the number of uninsured Texans in 2018 was 5 million—186,000 more than in 2017.

Every TexanSeptember 13, 2019Medicaid Expansion, Children's Health, Texas Uninsured, State Policy

Backsliding on Texas Children’s Health: More Uninsured, Fewer Enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP

All Texans should have access to affordable, high-quality health care.

Every TexanSeptember 13, 2019Children's Health, Texas Uninsured, State Policy, Medicaid

Census: TX Uninsured Rate Highest in US, Getting Even Worse

After the Lege failed to address the issue, they should make it a priority for the next legislative session.

Cover Texas NowSeptember 10, 2019Texas Uninsured, Medicaid Expansion, State Policy

Trump Administration Releases Dangerous "Public Charge" Rule

The rule will scare families into pulling US citizen kids out of health coverage.

Cover Texas NowAugust 13, 2019Federal Policy, Immigrants’ Health, Children's Health

They Want to Address Mental Health? Reduce the Uninsured Rate!

Stop attacking the ACA — and reduce the TX uninsured rate!

Cover Texas NowAugust 12, 2019Mental Health, Medicaid Expansion, Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Texas Enrollment in ACA Health Insurance Marketplace Continues to Decline, But Local Efforts Make a Positive Impact

The Affordable Care Act Marketplace significantly increases access to health coverage in Texas.

Every TexanJuly 19, 2019Affordable Care Act (ACA), Federal Policy, Texas Uninsured, State Policy