Update on 4 Key Health Coverage Bills at the Legislature

These bills would help reduce the Texas uninsured rate.

Cover Texas NowApril 1, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Children's Health, Maternal Health, State Policy

COVID Relief Bill: Even Better Medicaid Expansion Deal for TX and Other Health Care Wins

Two health provisions require the Legislature to act. Another helps Texans either way.

Let's Keep Eligible Texas Kids Enrolled in Health Coverage!

Learn more about HB 290 and SB 39

Cover Texas NowMarch 4, 2021State Policy, Children's Health, Medicaid

21 Reasons for Texas to Expand Medicaid in 2021

Children's Defense Fund - Texas explains 21 reasons Texas leaders must take action in 2021.

Children's Defense Fund - TexasFebruary 26, 2021Medicaid Expansion, State Policy

Virtual rally on March 5 for Texas Medicaid expansion!

Join the #MedEx4TX virtual advocacy day.

Cover Texas NowFebruary 25, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Get Involved, State Policy

Sign Up For Insurance Feb. 15 to May 15 On HealthCare.Gov!

Due to the pandemic, the Biden administration is reopening the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Cover Texas NowFebruary 11, 2021ACA Enrollment

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