Worst Report Yet on TX Uninsured? Tell Legislators to Step Up!

Half of the women between the ages of 15 and 44 in Dallas county are uninsured.

Cover Texas NowDecember 12, 2018Maternal Health, Texas Uninsured, Medicaid Expansion, State Policy, Get Involved

Report: Rising Uninsured Rate for Texas Kids

Texas has the worst rate of uninsured children in the US.

Cover Texas NowNovember 29, 2018Federal Policy, State Policy, Children's Health, Texas Uninsured, Medicaid Expansion

Time for Texas to Start the Health Coverage Conversation

Health care politics and Texas politics are changing.

Medicaid Expansion Provides Many Benefits, Including Saving Money for Many States

Helpful new resources from the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities.

Cover Texas NowOctober 9, 2018Medicaid Expansion, Texas Uninsured, State Policy, Substance Use Disorders

Be a #HealthCareVoter: Texas Candidate Question Guide

Health care questions Texans can pose to candidates for the Lege, Congress, and statewide offices.

Keep Rural Hospitals Open: Reduce the Texas Uninsured Rate

New report shows sharply lower rural uninsured rates in states that accept Medicaid expansion funding.

Cover Texas NowSeptember 25, 2018State Policy, Texas Uninsured, Medicaid Expansion

Why 272,000 More Texans Were Uninsured in 2017 — and How We Can Fix This

Recent US Census data show that the number of uninsured Texans increased in 2017.

Every TexanSeptember 13, 2018Texas Uninsured, Federal Policy, State Policy, Medicaid Expansion

Census: TX Uninsured Rate Now Even Worse, Still Highest in US

The high uninsured rate leaves Texans sicker and more financially unstable.

Cover Texas NowSeptember 13, 2018Texas Uninsured, State Policy, Medicaid Expansion

Expanding Health Coverage is Key to Reducing Maternal Deaths & Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies

Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the nation.

To Address Mental Health, Reduce Texas’ Uninsured Rate

Solving many of our state's challenges starts with reducing the state's sky-high uninsured rate.

13 Groups to Lege: To Address Substance Use Disorders, Reduce Uninsured Rate

Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the nation.

Expanding Health Coverage is Key to Addressing Opioids and Substance Use Disorders

Treatment typically requires insurance, but Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the US.

New Report: Legislature’s Medicaid Decision Blocks Insurance for One Million Texans

Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the US. State leaders need to take action.

Cover Texas NowJuly 13, 2018Texas Uninsured, Medicaid Expansion, State Policy

New Survey Shows Texans Want the Legislature to Get to Work Reducing the State's High Uninsured Rate

Another poll shows Texans want Lege to expand health coverage.

Cover Texas NowJuly 6, 2018Medicaid Expansion, Medicaid, Texas Uninsured, State Policy

Leaving People Uninsured Creates Real Challenges, So More States Are Getting to Work on Fixing the Problem

The high uninsured rate in Texas contributes to real problems in our state.

Cover Texas NowJune 6, 2018Medicaid Expansion, Texas Uninsured, State Policy

Gap between Texas and U.S. in Health Coverage Continues to Widen, Census Shows

Despite some progress, Texas still has both the largest number and percentage of uninsured residents in the country.

Every TexanSeptember 12, 2017Texas Uninsured, State Policy

This Veterans Day, Let's Look at How Many Vets Lack Health Care

Expanding coverage and supporting outreach efforts doesn’t just help veterans—it helps their families.

Cover Texas NowNovember 9, 2016Medicaid Expansion, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Texas Uninsured, State Policy

This Veterans Day, Let’s Look at How Many Vets Lack Health Care

Nationally, more veterans are insured because of the ACA.

Every TexanNovember 2, 2016Medicaid Expansion, Texas Uninsured

CPPP's Health & Wealth County Checkup

An interactive tool measuring health and wealth benefits of covering more Texans.

Every TexanJuly 1, 2016Medicaid Expansion, State Policy, Texas Uninsured

Texas Medicaid Expansion and Coverage Gap Estimates Need Some Updating

Cover Texas NowJune 16, 2016Medicaid Expansion, State Policy, Texas Uninsured