Bill > SB38

This bill aims to expand Medicaid eligibility in Texas under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). It requires the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to provide Medicaid assistance to all eligible individuals for whom federal matching funds are available under the ACA. The bill also mandates the Commission to report annually on the effects of this expanded eligibility, including its impact on the number of uninsured individuals, state and local healthcare costs, and charity/uncompensated care costs for hospitals. The bill's implementation is contingent upon the approval of a related constitutional amendment by Texas voters.