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

This bill amends the Human Resources Code to expand Medicaid eligibility in Texas to individuals for whom federal matching funds are available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Health and Human Services Commission must provide medical assistance to all eligible applicants. The executive commissioner must adopt necessary rules and notify federal agencies. The bill also requires annual reports on the effects of expanded eligibility, including on state and local health care costs.

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

This bill amends the Human Resources Code to expand Medicaid eligibility in Texas to individuals for whom federal matching funds are available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Health and Human Services Commission must provide medical assistance to all eligible applicants. The executive commissioner must adopt necessary rules and notify federal agencies. The bill also requires annual reports on the effects of expanded eligibility, including on state and local health care costs.