Texas continues to be one of the 10 worst states for kids based on the 2019 KIDS COUNT Data Book released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The report shows Texas ranking 41st out of the 50 states
Misguided numbers trick would “move the goal posts” and reduce health care, food, housing benefits and more for millions of Americans Take Action by June 21: New Proposal
Will the reforms survive to become law this Legislative session? Legislation to improve health care for Medicaid participants and improve insurer performance and accountability is at risk of failing to become law due to late-hour conflicts and legislative process delays. Will
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
