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

This bill allows Texas counties to expand Medicaid eligibility to residents who do not qualify under current state programs but apply for benefits. Counties can request a waiver from the federal government to implement this expansion. The waiver must detail how the county will deliver benefits, the state's role, funding sources, residency qualifications, and any changes to eligibility processes. The executive commissioner must adopt necessary rules by December 1, 2025.

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

This bill allows Texas counties to expand Medicaid eligibility to residents who do not qualify under current state programs but apply for benefits. Counties can request a waiver from the federal government to implement this expansion. The waiver must detail how the county will deliver benefits, the state's role, funding sources, residency qualifications, and any changes to eligibility processes. The executive commissioner must adopt necessary rules by December 1, 2025.