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

The bill amends the Texas Human Resources Code to expand Medicaid eligibility to individuals who apply and qualify under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Health and Human Services Commission must provide medical assistance to these individuals if federal funds are available. The executive commissioner must take necessary actions to implement this expansion and notify federal agencies. The commission must also report annually on the effects of this expansion, including on uninsured individuals and health care costs. This Act takes effect January 1, 2026.

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

The bill amends the Texas Human Resources Code to expand Medicaid eligibility to individuals who apply and qualify under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Health and Human Services Commission must provide medical assistance to these individuals if federal funds are available. The executive commissioner must take necessary actions to implement this expansion and notify federal agencies. The commission must also report annually on the effects of this expansion, including on uninsured individuals and health care costs. This Act takes effect January 1, 2026.