Your Success, the Legislature’s Failure, and June Deadline to Support Health Coverage

You have until June 28th to send your comments to state health officials.

Cover Texas NowJune 4, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Medicaid 1115 Waiver, Get Involved, State Policy

Texans Call for Medicaid Expansion at State Hearing in Dallas

It's the first of two in-person hearings on the state's Medicaid waiver request.

Groups Respond to Legislature’s Failure to Deliver Health Coverage to 1.4 Million Texans

“State leaders are clearly out of touch with Texans and the challenges we face.”

Cover Texas NowMay 31, 2021Medicaid Expansion, State Policy, Medicaid 1115 Waiver

TX Senate Votes Against Health Coverage as the Clock Ticks for Other Health Bills in the Senate

There's still time for the health bills in the Senate, but the clock is ticking.

Texas House Votes Down Health Coverage

See how your Rep. voted and tell them what you think.

Cover Texas NowApril 27, 2021Medicaid Expansion, State Policy, Get Involved

Feds Tell Texas to Reapply for Hospital Funds Under Medicaid Waiver

Texas did not follow the rules or offer a plan to increase health coverage.

Cover Texas NowApril 21, 2021Medicaid 1115 Waiver, Medicaid Expansion, State Policy, Federal Policy

188 TX Groups Urge State Leaders to Expand Health Coverage

The letter calls for accepting billions of federal dollars to cover low-wage workers through a Texas plan.

Cover Texas NowApril 20, 2021Medicaid Expansion, State Policy

TX Speaker Prioritizes Health Care Bills — Minus Medicaid Expansion

The Texas House plan includes the health coverage bills for moms and kids.

Cover Texas NowApril 8, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Children's Health, Maternal Health, State Policy

Top 8 TX Chambers of Commerce Call for Health Coverage Solution

"Metro 8" urges Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker to take action to reduce uninsured rate.

Cover Texas NowApril 6, 2021Medicaid Expansion, State Policy

You Now Have Until Aug. 15 to Sign Up For Insurance On HealthCare.Gov!

Open Enrollment in the Health Care Marketplace Extended to August 15th

Cover Texas NowApril 2, 2021ACA Enrollment, Federal Policy

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