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Medicaid Expansion Would Cover 2.2 Million Uninsured Texans
Medicaid Expansion Would Cover 2.2 Million Uninsured Texans

This would be a huge step towards reducing the state's uninsured rate.

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Cover Texas NowOctober 1, 2020Medicaid Expansion, State Policy
Once Again, Texas Has the Worst Uninsured Rate for Kids and Adults
Once Again, Texas Has the Worst Uninsured Rate for Kids and Adults

It keeps getting worse. State leaders must take action.

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Cover Texas NowSeptember 18, 2020Texas Uninsured, State Policy
New Census Data Show Texas Needs to Expand Health Coverage
New Census Data Show Texas Needs to Expand Health Coverage

Texas leaders must reduce the state's uninsured rate.

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Every TexanSeptember 17, 2020Texas Uninsured, Children's Health
TX Doctors Lead 32 Groups Urging Gov. Abbott to Expand Medicaid
TX Doctors Lead 32 Groups Urging Gov. Abbott to Expand Medicaid

Take a look at the Texas Medical Association's letter.

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Cover Texas NowSeptember 3, 2020Medicaid Expansion, State Policy
Let’s take state cuts to health services off the table!
Let’s take state cuts to health services off the table!

Take action today!

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Cover Texas NowSeptember 2, 2020Get Involved, State Policy, Medicaid
Texas Should Be The Next Red State To Expand Medicaid
Texas Should Be The Next Red State To Expand Medicaid

Here's what Texans need to know about Medicaid expansion.

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Cover Texas NowAugust 10, 2020Medicaid Expansion, State Policy
Report: TX May Lose 362,000 Health Jobs Due to High Uninsured Rate
Report: TX May Lose 362,000 Health Jobs Due to High Uninsured Rate

The Families USA report underscores that the Lege and Congress must reduce the uninsured rate.

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Cover Texas NowAugust 5, 2020Texas Uninsured, Federal Policy, State Policy
Tell Congress to Increase Medicaid Funding
Tell Congress to Increase Medicaid Funding

Take action today!

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Cover Texas NowJuly 30, 2020Federal Policy, Get Involved, Medicaid
Report: 659,000 More Texans Uninsured, Ranking TX Last in US for Health Coverage
Report: 659,000 More Texans Uninsured, Ranking TX Last in US for Health Coverage

Texas leaders need to reduce the uninsured rate.

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Peter ClarkJuly 15, 2020Texas Uninsured, Medicaid Expansion, State Policy
37 TX Groups Urge Congress to Boost “FMAP” Health Funding to States During COVID
37 TX Groups Urge Congress to Boost “FMAP” Health Funding to States During COVID

Instead of cutting services during the pandemic, state leaders should urge Congress to boost funding to states.

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Texans Care for ChildrenJuly 14, 2020Federal Policy, Medicaid
During COVID, Texas Should Reduce Uninsured Rate and Seek Federal Health Funds
During COVID, Texas Should Reduce Uninsured Rate and Seek Federal Health Funds

Here are the steps Texas leaders should take.

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Cover Texas NowJuly 10, 2020Federal Policy, State Policy, Medicaid Expansion, Children's Health, Maternal Health
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
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