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A statewide campaign to improve the health and wellbeing of Texans by ensuring health care for our people

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

One of the themes we heard when we recently interviewed Texas families about Medicaid.
#TXlege

[Joan Alker @JoanAlker1]

Trump Administration Issues Final Public Charge Rule And Ignores Public Comments on the Harm to Children https://t.co/7iV6GzazTX via @GeorgetownCCF

[Chandra Villanueva 🦏 @ChandraKus]

We're hiring at @EveryTxn! Apply today to become our next Senior Director of Development. https://t.co/aH1shIB9Tx

[Cover Texas Now @covertexasnow]

Federal health officials are proposing a rule for implementing the Medicaid cuts that Congress passed

But they are aiming to make much bigger cuts than Congress passed!

Texas groups are pushing back.
@ChildHospAssnTX @putkids1st @EveryTxn @TXPeds
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[Every Texan @EveryTxn]

The Lone Star State takes pride in doing things bigger and better, but this year's KIDS COUNT data book by @AECFNews reveals a harsher truth...

📉Texas children are NOT set up for success.

Read more by ETX's very own @CodaRGarza in the @statesman 👇

https://t.co/AR2JulrVGM

[Every Texan @EveryTxn]

🚨Our team is growing! We're looking for passionate people ready to help build a Texas where everyone can thrive.

Current openings:
📣 Deputy Director of Communications
📊 Finance & Contract Specialist
📚 Higher Ed & Budget Policy Fellow

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/yeVLkWprUD

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

Our op-ed in the San Antonio Express-News today. #TXlege

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

Texas’ ACA enrollment shrinks by 4% after tax credit expiration, new federal data shows
https://t.co/3fpQSMk5J4

[Joan Alker @JoanAlker1]

My latest blog: Two Million Fewer Children are Enrolled in Medicaid Since Trump Took Office https://t.co/q9eWREAeo4 via @GeorgetownCCF

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

Maternal Healthcare ‘Deserts’ Leave Thousands of Texas Women to Their Own Devices

#TXlege @pubhealthwatch
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[Cover Texas Now @covertexasnow]

Affordable Care Act enrollment dropped nationwide after Congress cut subsidies. Texas bucks that trend.
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[Cover Texas Now @covertexasnow]

Report: Texas Has Worst Uninsured Rate for Kids Under Age 6 — And It’s Getting Worse
https://t.co/h9aL9VnUP7

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

The feds finalized the new work reporting mandate for Medicaid expansion states.

Most adults with Medicaid are working — but analysts expect new documentation requirements to cut off health insurance for millions of folks (in Medicaid expansion states).

https://t.co/84gsy9YfQw

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

In 2024, Texas had the nation's worst rate of kids under age 6 going without health insurance.

Nearby states like New Mexico and Louisiana are doing much better than us.

This should be a priority for the Legislature!

#TXlege @GeorgetownCCF @ojaldridge
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[Larry Levitt @larry_levitt]

New: The average ACA deductible has jumped by over $1,000 per person in 2026 as people switched to lower premium plans with higher deductibles as Congress allowed enhanced premium subsidies to expire.

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

"Roughly 5 million people could lose coverage from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace this year after the enhanced premium tax credits expired in 2025, according to the latest analysis from KFF."

https://t.co/rREzfGqzMX

[Cover Texas Now @covertexasnow]

New report ranks Texas among worst states for healthcare disparities. Here’s why.

https://t.co/WHfJrQaF4u

[Cover Texas Now @covertexasnow]

Health insurance marketplace feels growing tremors from GOP cuts
https://t.co/OR64CBLdb4

[Larry Levitt @larry_levitt]

More ACA enrollees are not paying their premiums and dropping coverage, a direct result of Congress not extending enhanced premium subsidies. Out-of-pocket premiums are up 58%, and some people are also switching to plans with much higher deductibles as a result.
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[Cover Texas Now @covertexasnow]

"People without insurance coverage are less likely to access care and more likely to delay or forgo care because of costs."
#txlege @KFF
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