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TX SB72
TX SB72Relating 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 expands eligibility for Medicaid in Texas under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). It 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 ACA. The bill also requires the Commission to adopt rules and report annually on the effects of this expanded eligibility, including its impact on the number of uninsured individuals, state and local health care costs, and charity/uncompensated care costs for hospitals.
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=SB72 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00072I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/SB00072I.pdf |
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