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TX SB71
TX SB71Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand eligibility for Medicaid, the state's medical assistance program, to all individuals for whom federal matching funds are available under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). It requires the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to provide medical assistance to all eligible individuals who apply, and the executive commissioner to adopt rules regarding the provision of this expanded assistance. The bill also mandates the Commission to report annually on the effects of this expanded eligibility, including its impact on the uninsured population, state and local health care costs, and charity/uncompensated care. The provisions of this bill would only take effect if a related constitutional amendment is approved by Texas voters in 2023.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services (on 02/15/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB71 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00071I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/SB00071I.pdf |
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