Expands Medicaid eligibility in Texas to individuals with available federal matching funds under the Affordable Care Act.

The bill amends the Human Resources Code to expand Medicaid eligibility in Texas to individuals who apply for assistance and for whom federal matching funds are available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It requires the Health and Human Services Commission to provide medical assistance to these individuals. The bill also mandates annual reporting on the effects of this expansion on various health care costs and uncompensated care. This expansion is contingent on voter approval of a constitutional amendment in the 2025 special session.

Expands Medicaid eligibility in Texas to individuals with available federal matching funds under the Affordable Care Act.

The bill amends the Human Resources Code to expand Medicaid eligibility in Texas to individuals who apply for assistance and for whom federal matching funds are available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It requires the Health and Human Services Commission to provide medical assistance to these individuals. The bill also mandates annual reporting on the effects of this expansion on various health care costs and uncompensated care. This expansion is contingent on voter approval of a constitutional amendment in the 2025 special session.