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

This bill amends the Texas Human Resources Code to expand eligibility for Medicaid, providing medical assistance to all applicants for whom federal matching funds are available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Health and Human Services Commission must take necessary actions to implement this expansion as soon as possible after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025. The commission must also 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 for hospitals.

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

This bill amends the Texas Human Resources Code to expand eligibility for Medicaid, providing medical assistance to all applicants for whom federal matching funds are available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Health and Human Services Commission must take necessary actions to implement this expansion as soon as possible after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025. The commission must also 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 for hospitals.