CDF-Texas Statement on Partial Extension of 1115 Medicaid Waiver for Texas

“This agreement does nothing to improve Texas’ health."

Children's Defense Fund - TexasJanuary 19, 2021Medicaid 1115 Waiver, Federal Policy, State Policy

Texas 1115 Waiver Request Falls Short of State’s Health and Budget Needs, Skips Public Comment Period

If the Trump administration approves the partial extension, the Legislature must still develop a plan to draw down Medicaid expansion funding.

Cover Texas NowJanuary 11, 2021Medicaid 1115 Waiver, Medicaid Expansion, State Policy, Federal Policy

More Texans Signing Up for Obamacare Plans This Year, But Dec. 15 Deadline Looms

Community Groups Are Offering Free, Virtual Assistance with the Sign Up Process

Cover Texas NowDecember 7, 2020ACA Enrollment

40 Groups Urge Strategic Improvements to TX Health Programs

The letter urges HHSC to improve the administrative renewal process for Medicaid and CHIP, among other steps.

Cover Texas NowNovember 24, 2020Medicaid, State Policy, Maternal Health, Children's Health

Bill Pre-filing Confirms Health Coverage is on the TX Lege’s Agenda

Flood of health coverage bills in the first hours of pre-filing.

Cover Texas NowNovember 9, 2020Medicaid Expansion, Children's Health, Maternal Health, State Policy

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

Obamacare is still the law of the land.

Texans Care for ChildrenOctober 22, 2020ACA Enrollment

New Study: TX Lege Will Save Money By Implementing Medicaid Expansion

Texas is one of the only states that hasn't accepted the federal Medicaid expansion funding yet.

Cover Texas NowOctober 20, 2020Medicaid Expansion, State Policy

Report: TX Kids Losing Health Insurance Since 2016 Fueled Spike in National Kids’ Uninsured Rate

Texas has the worst children's uninsured rate in the US due to state policy decisions.

Cover Texas NowOctober 9, 2020State Policy, Federal Policy, Children's Health, Texas Uninsured

22 Groups Urge TX Leaders Not to Cut Staff Signing Texans Up for Health Insurance & Hunger Relief

Texas leaders should take health cuts off the table.

Cover Texas NowOctober 6, 2020State Policy, Medicaid, Children's Health, Maternal Health

Medicaid Expansion Would Cover 2.2 Million Uninsured Texans

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

Cover Texas NowOctober 1, 2020Medicaid Expansion, State Policy

Once Again, Texas Has the Worst Uninsured Rate for Kids and Adults

It keeps getting worse. State leaders must take action.

Cover Texas NowSeptember 18, 2020Texas Uninsured, State Policy

New Census Data Show Texas Needs to Expand Health Coverage

Texas leaders must reduce the state's uninsured rate.

Every TexanSeptember 17, 2020Texas Uninsured, Children's Health

TX Doctors Lead 32 Groups Urging Gov. Abbott to Expand Medicaid

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

Cover Texas NowSeptember 3, 2020Medicaid Expansion, State Policy

Let’s take state cuts to health services off the table!

Take action today!

Cover Texas NowSeptember 2, 2020Get Involved, State Policy, Medicaid

Texas Should Be The Next Red State To Expand Medicaid

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

Cover Texas NowAugust 10, 2020Medicaid Expansion, State Policy

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.

Cover Texas NowAugust 5, 2020Texas Uninsured, Federal Policy, State Policy

Tell Congress to Increase Medicaid Funding

Take action today!

Cover Texas NowJuly 30, 2020Federal Policy, Get Involved, Medicaid

Report: 659,000 More Texans Uninsured, Ranking TX Last in US for Health Coverage

Texas leaders need to reduce the uninsured rate.

Peter ClarkJuly 15, 2020Texas Uninsured, Medicaid Expansion, State Policy

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.

Texans Care for ChildrenJuly 14, 2020Federal Policy, Medicaid

During COVID, Texas Should Reduce Uninsured Rate and Seek Federal Health Funds

Here are the steps Texas leaders should take.