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Oklahoma voters approved Medicaid expansion!
Oklahoma voters approved Medicaid expansion!

Tell the Legislature: Texas should be next!

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Cover Texas NowJuly 6, 2020Medicaid Expansion, State Policy, Get Involved
The Health Care Repeal Lawsuit Moves Forward Thursday. Let’s Stop It!
The Health Care Repeal Lawsuit Moves Forward Thursday. Let’s Stop It!

We're outraged that Texas leaders are attacking protections for pre-existing conditions.

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Cover Texas NowJune 22, 2020Get Involved, ACA Enrollment, Private Coverage
Report: 1.6 Million Texans Lost Job-Based Health Insurance During Pandemic
Report: 1.6 Million Texans Lost Job-Based Health Insurance During Pandemic

Advocates Urge State Leaders to Improve Access to Health Insurance as Part of State’s Coronavirus Strategy

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Cover Texas NowMay 14, 2020Medicaid Expansion, Children's Health, State Policy, Texas Uninsured, ACA Enrollment, Private Coverage
Coalition Urges TX Leaders to Address Kids’ Health Coverage Amid COVID-19
Coalition Urges TX Leaders to Address Kids’ Health Coverage Amid COVID-19

The Children’s Health Coverage Coalition letter outlines several key policy recommendations.

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Cover Texas NowMay 14, 2020Children's Health, Medicaid
Momentum Builds for Medicaid Expansion in Texas Amid COVID-19
Momentum Builds for Medicaid Expansion in Texas Amid COVID-19

Texans need health insurance during and after this pandemic.

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Cover Texas NowApril 30, 2020Medicaid Expansion, Get Involved, State Policy
Where We Stand Now: Texas Updates Medicaid and CHIP Policies in Response to COVID-19, but More is Needed
Where We Stand Now: Texas Updates Medicaid and CHIP Policies in Response to COVID-19, but More is Needed

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas has taken important steps that will improve access to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

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Every TexanApril 22, 2020Private Coverage, Texas Uninsured, Medicaid, Medicaid Expansion
I Just Lost My Job. How Do I Get Health Insurance?
I Just Lost My Job. How Do I Get Health Insurance?

State and national policymakers should take immediate action to ensure access to coverage at this critical time.

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Every TexanApril 22, 2020Medicaid Expansion, ACA Enrollment, State Policy
Clean Up TX's Inaccurate System for Reviewing Kids' Medicaid Eligibility Mid-Year
Clean Up TX's Inaccurate System for Reviewing Kids' Medicaid Eligibility Mid-Year

It's more than just red tape. TX mistakenly removes eligible kids from coverage.

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Cover Texas NowApril 22, 2020State Policy, Children's Health, Medicaid
Gov. Abbott Must Expand Medicaid. Call Him Today!
Gov. Abbott Must Expand Medicaid. Call Him Today!

Reducing the uninsured rate must be part of the Texas coronavirus strategy.

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Cover Texas NowApril 20, 2020Get Involved, Medicaid Expansion, State Policy
TX Takes Step on COVID-19 Tests for Uninsured, Must Also Reduce Uninsured Rate
TX Takes Step on COVID-19 Tests for Uninsured, Must Also Reduce Uninsured Rate

Requesting federal funds for no-cost tests is a good step. More is needed.

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Cover Texas NowApril 17, 2020Medicaid Expansion, State Policy
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.

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Texans Care for ChildrenApril 6, 2020State Policy, Federal Policy, Medicaid Expansion
Tell Gov. Abbott: Expand Medicaid Now
Tell Gov. Abbott: Expand Medicaid Now

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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