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TX SB125
TX SB125Relating 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 requires the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to provide Medicaid coverage to all individuals who apply and for whom federal matching funds are available under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The bill directs the executive commissioner to adopt rules for implementing this expanded Medicaid eligibility, and it specifies that the expanded eligibility applies to initial determinations or recertifications made on or after the date the new law is implemented. The bill also requires the executive commissioner to take necessary actions, including notifying federal agencies, to implement the expanded Medicaid eligibility as soon as possible after the law takes effect on September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Carol Alvarado (D)*,
César Blanco (D)*,
Sarah Eckhardt (D)*,
Roland Gutierrez (D)*,
José Menéndez (D)*,
John Whitmire (D)*,
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=SB125 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00125I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/SB00125I.pdf |
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