New Protections Against Medical Debt Start Today for Texans
What’s new: Starting today, Texans have new protections when it comes to medical debt. SB 490 ensures patients receive…
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Medicaid Health Plans Step Up to Protect Coverage for Texans
Now that the pandemic is over, the State of Texas is reviewing the eligibility of nearly 2.7 million Texans who had their…
Get the Inside Scoop on Latest Health Care Laws: TAHP’s 88th Legislative Session Highlights Guide
Today, we launched our End-of-Session Highlights Guide for the 88th Texas Regular Session, explaining all of the health care, health insurance,…
New Patient Rights Bill Signed by the Governor
In a significant achievement for patient rights, SB 490 was signed into law this week by Governor Greg Abbott. Jamie Dudensing, CEO…
HB 2021 Would Drive Up the Cost of Employer Drug Coverage
March 21, 2023 Today, the House Insurance Committee will hear HB 2021 which would apply state regulation of prescription…
Texting Helps Medicaid Plans Provide Better Care
The Texas Association of Health Plans supports HB 2802 and SB 1127 to expand the of use texting in…
Medicaid Monday: The Unwinding Has Begun
Beginning January 28, Texans enrolled in Medicaid started receiving notice from HHSC informing them of the Medicaid unwinding. The end of continuous Medicaid coverage means millions of Texans who have not had to reapply for Medicaid in the last three years will have to go through the process soon. Members who have not signed up for alerts on YourTexasBenefits.com will receive a letter in the mail.
ACA sign-ups continue to surge in Texas
A record-breaking 16.3 million Americans enrolled in ACA plans for 2023. Florida had the highest number with 3.2 million and Texas…
Medicaid Monday: Texting Options are Expanding
📲 State agencies and managed care organizations can now text Medicaid beneficiaries who provide their phone numbers anywhere on their…
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