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TX HJR17

TX HJR17
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.


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Introduced
11/14/2022
In Committee
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023

Introduced Session

88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

AI Summary

This Joint Resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to expand eligibility for Medicaid, a government health insurance program, to include individuals for whom federal matching funds are available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), a federal law that expanded health insurance coverage. Specifically, it would require the state to provide medical assistance to all eligible applicants under the ACA's provisions, with this change to take effect on January 1, 2024, and expire on January 1, 2025, unless otherwise extended. The proposed amendment will be put to a vote by the public on November 7, 2023, allowing citizens to decide whether to approve this expansion of Medicaid coverage.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Health Care Reform, Select (on 02/28/2023)

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