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TX HB4910

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Health and Human Services Commission to expand Medicaid eligibility to all individuals who qualify for federal matching funds under the Affordable Care Act (ACA Medicaid expansion)

  • Directs the executive commissioner to adopt rules for implementing the expanded medical assistance program

  • Mandates an annual report due December 1 to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker, and legislators on the expansion's effects, including impacts on uninsured rates, state and local health care costs, and hospital uncompensated care

  • Applies to eligibility determinations and recertifications made on or after the implementation date, regardless of when individuals originally applied

  • Takes effect January 1, 2026, with the executive commissioner required to notify federal agencies and seek any necessary waivers as soon as possible after the effective date

Legislative Description

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

Insurance

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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