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TX HJR117

TX HJR117
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
02/17/2023
In Committee
03/13/2023
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 who qualify for federal matching funds under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), a landmark federal law enacted in 2010 to increase health insurance coverage. Specifically, the amendment would require the state to provide medical assistance to all applicants for whom federal funds are available under the ACA, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. This change would take effect on January 1, 2024, and the amendment itself would be submitted to voters for approval on November 7, 2023, with a temporary provision expiring on January 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Health Care Reform, Select (on 03/13/2023)

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