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

This bill amends the Human Resources Code to expand Medicaid eligibility in Texas to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It requires the Health and Human Services Commission to provide medical assistance to all eligible individuals for whom federal matching funds are available. The commission must report annually on the effects of this expansion, including on the number of uninsured individuals, state and local health care costs, and charity care costs. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.

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

This bill amends the Human Resources Code to expand Medicaid eligibility in Texas to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It requires the Health and Human Services Commission to provide medical assistance to all eligible individuals for whom federal matching funds are available. The commission must report annually on the effects of this expansion, including on the number of uninsured individuals, state and local health care costs, and charity care costs. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.