TX HB2939

Bill

Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Introduced
02/18/2025

In Committee
03/19/2025

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT 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 Medicaid eligibility in Texas by requiring the state health commission to provide medical assistance to all individuals who qualify for federal matching funds under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The bill mandates that the executive commissioner develop rules for implementing this expanded medical assistance and requires an annual report to state leadership detailing the impact of the expansion. The annual report must specifically address four key areas: the number of uninsured individuals in Texas, state and local healthcare costs, and the effects on charity and uncompensated care costs for hospitals. The expansion will apply to new eligibility determinations and recertifications starting on or after the implementation date, with the bill taking effect on September 1, 2025. The health commission is also authorized to seek any necessary federal waivers to implement the expansion and can delay implementation if additional federal authorizations are required.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Venton Jones (D)*,

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations (on 03/19/2025)

Official Document

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2939

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2939
BillText	https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB02939I.htm

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HB262	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Appropriations	Same As
HB814	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Appropriations	Same As
SB45	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Co-author authorized	Similar To
SB637	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Health & Human Services	Similar To
SB638	Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	Referred to Health & Human Services	Same As

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