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TX HB3072
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donna Howard
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AI Summary
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Expands Medicaid eligibility to women of reproductive age (19-49 years old) with household incomes at or below 133% of the federal poverty level
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Requires applicants to apply for assistance and limits coverage to cases where federal matching funds are available
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Directs the Health and Human Services Commission executive commissioner to adopt rules for implementation and notify appropriate federal agencies of the expanded eligibility
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Allows state agencies to request federal waivers or authorizations if needed before implementing the expansion, with authority to delay implementation until approval is granted
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Takes effect September 1, 2025, with eligibility determinations and recertifications made on or after implementation date
Legislative Description
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain women.
Human Services
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations
3/20/2025