Surprise medical bills are a big problem for Texans, as shown by numerous recent media stories. Fortunately, the 2019 Texas Legislature
State Sen. José Menendez and State Rep. Eddie Lucio III have introduced good companion bills (SB 2407 /
Spotlight on HB 2453 by Rep. Sarah Davis Background: Just short of 4 million Texans receive their health care from Medicaid on any given day, including two out of every five Texas children. In the early 1990s, our state began providing care
Recently there has been some incredible energy calling for Medicaid expansion in Texas. In fact, for the first time in several years, a public hearing took place at the Texas Capitol on legislation to expand Medicaid on March 5.
Pre-existing medical conditions — like high blood pressure, diabetes, and asthma — are common. Most of us either have a pre-existing condition or live with someone who does. The health care system
The 2018 midterm elections reinforced that Texans care strongly about having access to affordable, quality health care. More than half of Texas voters said they were likely to vote for candidates who make fixing health care a priority, according to the
Flu season is here again in Texas. If you or a loved one gets sick, you would expect your health insurance plan to cover your prescriptions. Maybe you are trying to stay in shape during the holiday season, but what
On September 12, the U.S. Census released the newest numbers counting Americans without health insurance. Disappointingly, the data show that the number of uninsured Texans in 2017 was 272,000 more than in 2016. After three straight years of historic improvements
On September 5, Fort Worth will take center stage in the national fight over health care coverage and protections for people with pre-existing conditions. Last year, Congress tried many times, unsuccessfully, to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Now, the Texas
