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

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

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.

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

Report: TX Kids Losing Health Insurance Since 2016 Fueled Spike in National Kids’ Uninsured Rate

Texas has the worst children's uninsured rate in the US due to state policy decisions.

Cover Texas NowOctober 9, 2020State Policy, Federal Policy, Children's Health, Texas Uninsured

Report: TX May Lose 362,000 Health Jobs Due to High Uninsured Rate

The Families USA report underscores that the Lege and Congress must reduce the uninsured rate.

Cover Texas NowAugust 5, 2020Texas Uninsured, Federal Policy, State Policy

Tell Congress to Increase Medicaid Funding

Take action today!

Cover Texas NowJuly 30, 2020Federal Policy, Get Involved, Medicaid

37 TX Groups Urge Congress to Boost “FMAP” Health Funding to States During COVID

Instead of cutting services during the pandemic, state leaders should urge Congress to boost funding to states.

Texans Care for ChildrenJuly 14, 2020Federal Policy, Medicaid

During COVID, Texas Should Reduce Uninsured Rate and Seek Federal Health Funds

Here are the steps Texas leaders should take.

4 Health Coverage Steps to Include in the TX Coronavirus Strategy

All Texans need health insurance during the pandemic and economic crisis.

Texans Care for ChildrenApril 6, 2020State Policy, Federal Policy, Medicaid Expansion

Health Care Repeal Lawsuit Moves Forward on Eve of Anniversary

Texas leaders one step closer to ending protections for pre-existing conditions.

Cover Texas NowMarch 6, 2020Affordable Care Act (ACA), Private Coverage, Federal Policy

TX Candidates Want Your Vote. Ask Them This First.

Asking these questions to put health care on the agenda.

Cover Texas NowFebruary 20, 2020Get Involved, State Policy, Federal Policy, Children's Health, Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Families Should Stay in Medicaid/CHIP After Court's Immigration Ruling

Let's reassure families about the Supreme Court's Public Charge decision.

Cover Texas NowJanuary 28, 2020Federal Policy, Immigrants’ Health, Children's Health

TX Leaders a Step Closer to Taking our Health Care Protections

Fight back after yesterday's court ruling on the health care repeal lawsuit.

Cover Texas NowDecember 19, 2019Affordable Care Act (ACA), Private Coverage, State Policy, Federal Policy, Get Involved

2020 TX Voter Guide: Health Care Questions for Candidates

Ask Lege and Congressional candidates what they will do for health care!

Navigating the System: Not Enough Health Care Signup Help in Texas

The administration’s refusal to properly fund the Affordable Care Act’s Navigator program hurts many Texans who need specialized in-person assistance to keep their health insurance.

Every TexanSeptember 16, 2019Affordable Care Act (ACA), Private Coverage, Federal Policy

10 Things Texans Need to Know on New Federal “Public Charge” Regulation

Get the latest on the administration's new public charge rule.

Every TexanSeptember 16, 2019Immigrants’ Health, Medicaid, Children's Health, Federal Policy

Trump Administration Releases Dangerous "Public Charge" Rule

The rule will scare families into pulling US citizen kids out of health coverage.

Cover Texas NowAugust 13, 2019Federal Policy, Immigrants’ Health, Children's Health

Texas Enrollment in ACA Health Insurance Marketplace Continues to Decline, But Local Efforts Make a Positive Impact

The Affordable Care Act Marketplace significantly increases access to health coverage in Texas.

Every TexanJuly 19, 2019Affordable Care Act (ACA), Federal Policy, Texas Uninsured, State Policy