New Data Show Texas Last in US in Health Coverage — But There Are Solutions

Neighboring states like New Mexico and Arkansas are doing far better than Texas.

Texas Sets HealthCare.Gov Record But Saturday is Deadline to Sign Up

A record 1.7 million Texans signed up from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15.

Cover Texas NowJanuary 10, 2022ACA Enrollment

As COVID-Era Policies End, Let's Help Families Renew Their Medicaid Coverage

States will start disenrolling kids, moms, and others from Medicaid once again.

Cover Texas NowDecember 1, 2021Medicaid, Children's Health, Maternal Health

TX Health Groups Cheer US House Passing “Build Back Better” Budget Package

The bill closes the coverage gap in states that blocked Medicaid expansion and takes other critical steps.

Biden’s Plan Closes Coverage Gap in States that Blocked Medicaid Expansion

We need to get the Build Back Better package across the finish line.

Cover Texas NowNovember 2, 2021Medicaid Expansion, Federal Policy, ACA Enrollment, Maternal Health, Children's Health

Texans Can Sign Up for Insurance on HealthCare.Gov Starting Nov. 1st

Local groups are standing across the state to help Texans sign up.

Cover Texas NowOctober 28, 2021ACA Enrollment

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.