Report Shows Decline in Kids' Health Coverage in TX and Nationwide

This trend comes amid broader efforts to restrict access to health coverage and discourage participation by legal immigrants.

Cover Texas NowJune 13, 2019Medicaid, Children's Health, State Policy, Federal Policy, Texas Uninsured

Cover Texas Now Responds to Judge O’Connor’s Ruling, Asks State Leaders to Protect Health Care

Texas health care advocates are appalled by the ruling against the ACA.

Cover Texas NowDecember 20, 2018ACA Enrollment, Federal Policy, Texas Uninsured, State Policy

A Few Days Left to Stop Administration's "Public Charge" Attack on Health Care!

December 10th is the last day to send in your comments.

Cover Texas NowDecember 5, 2018Immigrants’ Health, Children's Health, Maternal Health, Medicaid, Federal Policy

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

A huge night for health care! So what's next?

Medicaid expansion is moving forward in several states.

Cover Texas NowNovember 7, 2018Medicaid Expansion, Federal Policy, State Policy

Administration’s New Immigration Proposal Targets Health Care for Texas Families

Help us fight back against the administration's new public charge proposal.

Cover Texas NowOctober 10, 2018Immigrants’ Health, Children's Health, Maternal Health, Medicaid, Federal Policy

Be a #HealthCareVoter: Texas Candidate Question Guide

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

Alarming Federal “Public Charge” Rule Could Threaten Over 1 Million Texas Kids

Adult legal immigrants who use Medicaid could be penalized in the immigration process.

Every TexanSeptember 25, 2018Federal Policy, Immigrants’ Health

12 Million Texans in Danger if Preexisting Conditions Protections are Eliminated

New analysis from Families USA.

Cover Texas NowSeptember 19, 2018Private Coverage, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Federal Policy, Maternal Health

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

Proposal Would Undermine Federal Family Planning Program

Access to quality family planning and reproductive health services is integral to overall good health for women, men, and adolescents.

Every TexanAugust 8, 2018Federal Policy, Maternal Health

Targeting Health Care Navigators: A Terrible Idea that Threatens Texans

This week the Trump Administration announced additional cuts to the federal Navigator program, a core support system that helps Texans make their way through applications for income-based discounts on health insurance, understand their options, and select a health care plan through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace.

Every TexanJuly 12, 2018Federal Policy, ACA Enrollment

Harsh “Public Charge” Policy Threatens Texas Families

Nearly 2 million Texans could lose health care, food, and more under this harsh federal proposal.

Every TexanJune 19, 2018Immigrants’ Health, Federal Policy, Get Involved

Public Charge: Get Ready to Fight to Protect Prenatal Care, Children's Health Coverage, and Other Vital Health Services

Prenatal care and other critical services could be threatened under a potential Trump public charge.

SNAP Cuts Are Hard to Swallow

SNAP helps keep people healthy and reduces health care costs.

Cover Texas NowMay 4, 2018Federal Policy

Work Documentation Requirements for Medicaid: 4 Things Texans Should Know

It's a policy to cut health care, not to promote work.

Cover Texas NowMarch 7, 2018Medicaid, Federal Policy, State Policy

30+ Texas Health Groups Send Urgent CHIP letter to Washington

Groups are asking federal leaders to renew CHIP funding as soon as possible.

Every TexanNovember 9, 2017Children's Health, Federal Policy

Trump Administration Guts Subsidies, Targets Hard-working Americans

Unable to get health care legislation through Congress, the Trump Administration is trying to sabotage Americans’ health care coverage and livelihoods through executive actions.

Every TexanOctober 13, 2017Federal Policy, Affordable Care Act (ACA), ACA Enrollment

Executive Order Will Destabilize Insurance Market

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order soon designed to further sabotage the Affordable Care Act.

Every TexanOctober 11, 2017Federal Policy, Private Coverage

Texas Groups Slam New Trumpcare Bill as Senate Prepares to Vote

As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote next week on the Graham-Cassidy health care repeal bill, Texas advocates for children, families, patients, and consumers expressed their strong opposition to the bill.

Cover Texas NowSeptember 22, 2017Federal Policy, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicaid Block Grants