Expands Medicaid eligibility in Texas to individuals eligible under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

The bill amends the Human Resources Code to expand Medicaid eligibility in Texas to individuals who qualify under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, provided federal matching funds are available. The Health and Human Services Commission must notify federal agencies of this expanded eligibility. The executive commissioner must adopt necessary rules and report annually on the effects of this expansion. The changes take effect January 1, 2026, contingent on voter approval of a related constitutional amendment.

Expands Medicaid eligibility in Texas to individuals eligible under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

The bill amends the Human Resources Code to expand Medicaid eligibility in Texas to individuals who qualify under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, provided federal matching funds are available. The Health and Human Services Commission must notify federal agencies of this expanded eligibility. The executive commissioner must adopt necessary rules and report annually on the effects of this expansion. The changes take effect January 1, 2026, contingent on voter approval of a related constitutional amendment.