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Sunday is Last Day for Texans to Get Insurance on HealthCare.Gov
Sunday is Last Day for Texans to Get Insurance on HealthCare.Gov

Congress cut prices so 4 out of 5 enrollees can find a plan for $10/month or less.

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Cover Texas NowAugust 12, 2021ACA Enrollment
TX Leaders Failed on Health Care. Help Push Congress to Step In!
TX Leaders Failed on Health Care. Help Push Congress to Step In!

Congress is considering passing a solution to the coverage gap.

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Cover Texas NowJuly 21, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Federal Policy, Medicaid 1115 Waiver
A (Potential) Federal Fix to Texas’ Medicaid Coverage Gap
A (Potential) Federal Fix to Texas’ Medicaid Coverage Gap

Cross-posted from Every Texan

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Every TexanJuly 7, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Federal Policy
Supreme Court Upholds the Affordable Care Act
Supreme Court Upholds the Affordable Care Act

ACA (Obamacare) is still in effect and the law of the land.

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Every TexanJune 17, 2021Affordable Care Act (ACA), ACA Enrollment, State Policy
Your Success, the Legislature’s Failure, and June Deadline to Support Health Coverage
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.

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Cover Texas NowJune 4, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Medicaid 1115 Waiver, Get Involved, State Policy
Texans Call for Medicaid Expansion at State Hearing in Dallas
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.

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Texas Organizing ProjectJune 2, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Get Involved, State Policy, Federal Policy, Medicaid 1115 Waiver
Groups Respond to Legislature’s Failure to Deliver Health Coverage to 1.4 Million Texans
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.”

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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
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.

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Cover Texas NowMay 12, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Children's Health, Maternal Health, Get Involved, State Policy
Texas House Votes Down Health Coverage
Texas House Votes Down Health Coverage

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

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Cover Texas NowApril 27, 2021Medicaid Expansion, State Policy, Get Involved
Feds Tell Texas to Reapply for Hospital Funds Under Medicaid Waiver
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.

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Cover Texas NowApril 21, 2021Medicaid 1115 Waiver, Medicaid Expansion, State Policy, Federal Policy
188 TX Groups Urge State Leaders to Expand Health Coverage
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.

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Cover Texas NowApril 20, 2021Medicaid Expansion, State Policy
TX Speaker Prioritizes Health Care Bills — Minus Medicaid Expansion
TX Speaker Prioritizes Health Care Bills — Minus Medicaid Expansion

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

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Cover Texas NowApril 8, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Children's Health, Maternal Health, State Policy
Top 8 TX Chambers of Commerce Call for Health Coverage Solution
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.

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Cover Texas NowApril 6, 2021Medicaid Expansion, State Policy
You Now Have Until Aug. 15 to Sign Up For Insurance On HealthCare.Gov!
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

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Cover Texas NowApril 2, 2021ACA Enrollment, Federal Policy
Update on 4 Key Health Coverage Bills at the Legislature
Update on 4 Key Health Coverage Bills at the Legislature

These bills would help reduce the Texas uninsured rate.

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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
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.

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Texans Care for ChildrenMarch 12, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Maternal Health, ACA Enrollment, State Policy, Federal Policy
Let's Keep Eligible Texas Kids Enrolled in Health Coverage!
Let's Keep Eligible Texas Kids Enrolled in Health Coverage!

Learn more about HB 290 and SB 39

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Cover Texas NowMarch 4, 2021State Policy, Children's Health, Medicaid
21 Reasons for Texas to Expand Medicaid in 2021
21 Reasons for Texas to Expand Medicaid in 2021

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

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Children's Defense Fund - TexasFebruary 26, 2021Medicaid Expansion, State Policy
Virtual rally on March 5 for Texas Medicaid expansion!
Virtual rally on March 5 for Texas Medicaid expansion!

Join the #MedEx4TX virtual advocacy day.

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Cover Texas NowFebruary 25, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Get Involved, State Policy
Sign Up For Insurance Feb. 15 to May 15 On HealthCare.Gov!
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.

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Cover Texas NowFebruary 11, 2021ACA Enrollment
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