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

The bill amends the Texas Human Resources Code to expand eligibility for Medicaid to individuals who apply for assistance and 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 and report annually on its effects, including on the number of uninsured individuals, state and local health care costs, and charity care costs for hospitals. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

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

The bill amends the Texas Human Resources Code to expand eligibility for Medicaid to individuals who apply for assistance and 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 and report annually on its effects, including on the number of uninsured individuals, state and local health care costs, and charity care costs for hospitals. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.