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4 Health Coverage Steps to Include in the TX Coronavirus Strategy

4 Health Coverage Steps to Include in the TX Coronavirus Strategy

All Texans need health insurance during the pandemic and economic crisis.

Texans Care for ChildrenApril 6, 2020State Policy, Federal Policy, Medicaid Expansion

Tell Gov. Abbott: Expand Medicaid Now

Texans need health insurance during this health crisis and economic crisis.

Cover Texas NowMarch 30, 2020Medicaid Expansion, State Policy, Get Involved

Over 50 Groups Urge Governor to Ensure Health Insurance Meets Texans’ Needs During Pandemic

Over 50 Groups Urge Governor to Ensure Health Insurance Meets Texans’ Needs During Pandemic

Health insurance is key to fighting COVID-19.

Cover Texas NowMarch 26, 2020State Policy, Medicaid, Children's Health, Medicaid Expansion

Prompt Actions Governor Abbott Must Take to Ensure Free COVID-19 Testing for Every Texan

Prompt Actions Governor Abbott Must Take to Ensure Free COVID-19 Testing for Every Texan

The Governor must take action to make COVID-19 testing available to every Texan.

Every TexanMarch 24, 2020State Policy

COVID-19 and Lost Jobs Underscore Need for Medicaid Expansion

COVID-19 and Lost Jobs Underscore Need for Medicaid Expansion

As restaurants and others lay off workers, Medicaid expansion would help.

Cover Texas NowMarch 17, 2020Medicaid Expansion, State Policy

Health Care Repeal Lawsuit Moves Forward on Eve of Anniversary

Health Care Repeal Lawsuit Moves Forward on Eve of Anniversary

Texas leaders one step closer to ending protections for pre-existing conditions.

Cover Texas NowMarch 6, 2020Affordable Care Act (ACA), Private Coverage, Federal Policy

TX Candidates Want Your Vote. Ask Them This First.

TX Candidates Want Your Vote. Ask Them This First.

Asking these questions to put health care on the agenda.

Cover Texas NowFebruary 20, 2020Get Involved, State Policy, Federal Policy, Children's Health, Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Families Should Stay in Medicaid/CHIP After Court's Immigration Ruling

Families Should Stay in Medicaid/CHIP After Court's Immigration Ruling

Let's reassure families about the Supreme Court's Public Charge decision.

Cover Texas NowJanuary 28, 2020Federal Policy, Immigrants’ Health, Children's Health

A Brief Overview: TX Lege Must Reduce the Uninsured Rate

A Brief Overview: TX Lege Must Reduce the Uninsured Rate

Here's a quick breakdown of the issue and solutions.

Cover Texas NowJanuary 14, 2020State Policy, Texas Uninsured, Children's Health, Medicaid Expansion

TX Leaders a Step Closer to Taking our Health Care Protections

TX Leaders a Step Closer to Taking our Health Care Protections

Fight back after yesterday's court ruling on the health care repeal lawsuit.

Cover Texas NowDecember 19, 2019Affordable Care Act (ACA), Private Coverage, State Policy, Federal Policy, Get Involved

2020 TX Voter Guide: Health Care Questions for Candidates

2020 TX Voter Guide: Health Care Questions for Candidates

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

Cover Texas NowDecember 18, 2019Affordable Care Act (ACA), ACA Enrollment, Medicaid, Medicaid Expansion, Maternal Health, Children's Health, Texas Uninsured, State Policy, Federal Policy, Get Involved, Mental Health

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

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

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

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

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%

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

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

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

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