Bill > HB3072

This bill proposes to expand Medicaid eligibility for women of reproductive age in Texas by creating a new section in the state's Human Resources Code. Specifically, the bill would require the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to provide medical assistance to women who are between 19 and 50 years old, have a household income at or below 133 percent of the federal poverty level, and apply for assistance, provided federal matching funds are available. The bill directs the executive commissioner to adopt rules for implementing this expanded eligibility and specifies that these changes will apply to new eligibility determinations and recertifications made on or after the implementation date. The bill allows for potential delays in implementation if federal waivers or authorizations are required and is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. By expanding Medicaid coverage to more women of reproductive age with lower incomes, the bill aims to increase access to healthcare services for this demographic group.

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