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TX HB512
TX HB512Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Introduced
11/15/2022
11/15/2022
In Committee
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
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 persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for Medicaid in Texas to include all persons for whom federal matching funds are available under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The bill requires the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to provide medical assistance to all eligible applicants and to adopt rules for the implementation of this expanded coverage. The bill also mandates an annual report on the effects of this expansion, including the impact on the number of uninsured individuals, state and local healthcare costs, and charity/uncompensated care. The provisions of the bill would only take effect if a related constitutional amendment is approved by Texas voters.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select (on 02/23/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB512 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00512I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00512I.pdf |
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