Great Health Care Provisions in Congress’ Plan to “Build Back Better”

Closing the coverage gap, postpartum coverage, 12-month coverage for kids, and more.

Cover Texas NowSeptember 22, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Children's Health, Maternal Health, ACA Enrollment, Federal Policy

Sec. Castro & Over 50 Texas Groups Urge Congress to Close Health Coverage Gap After Legislature Blocked Medicaid Expansion

Nearly 400 organizations across the nation called for a permanent solution to the coverage gap.

Cover Texas NowSeptember 21, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Federal Policy

Texans Applaud US House Proposal to Close Health Coverage Gap in States that Rejected Medicaid Expansion

The groups called for Congress to quickly pass the plan in the Build Back Better reconciliation bill.

Cover Texas NowSeptember 13, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Federal Policy

Southerners Call on Speaker Pelosi and Congress to Expand Medicaid

Read the letter from groups in Texas and across the south.

Every TexanSeptember 3, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Federal Policy

Making Progress in Congress! A New Way for Medicaid Expansion Supporters to Speak Up

Join an upcoming virtual meeting with members of Congress.

Cover Texas NowAugust 17, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Federal Policy, Get Involved

Tell the Biden Administration: Health Coverage Should Be in the TX Medicaid Funding Plan!

A great chance to support Medicaid expansion!

Cover Texas NowAugust 12, 2021Get Involved, Medicaid 1115 Waiver, Medicaid Expansion

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.

Cover Texas NowAugust 12, 2021ACA Enrollment

TX Leaders Failed on Health Care. Help Push Congress to Step In!

Congress is considering passing a solution to the coverage gap.

Cover Texas NowJuly 21, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Federal Policy, Medicaid 1115 Waiver

A (Potential) Federal Fix to Texas’ Medicaid Coverage Gap

Cross-posted from Every Texan

Every TexanJuly 7, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Federal Policy

Supreme Court Upholds the Affordable Care Act

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

Every TexanJune 17, 2021Affordable Care Act (ACA), ACA Enrollment, State Policy

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