Medicaid expansion is a complicated topic, but at the root of it, Medicaid expansion is REAL affordable healthcare. Our current system leaves many Texans without healthcare from their jobs and unable to afford their own health insurance, even with help through Healthcare.Gov. Medicaid can fill this gap. But instead, our state leaders have failed us by refusing to expand Medicaid, rejecting the federal funding that comes with it.

When Texans are uninsured, it affects all of us. We all pay taxes that go to our hospitals and our state. And we pay more when our neighbors are forced to put off treatment and end up in the emergency room sicker than they would have been. All the while, our tax dollars help pay for Medicaid expansion in other states. Texans deserve better. We deserve healthcare, and we deserve to have our own tax dollars working for us, not against us.

Advocacy begins with education. Here are a few things you need to know about Medicaid Expansion:

Learn more about Medicaid Expansion and health care coverage in Texas.

How do I know if Medicaid expansion could help me? 

Are you uninsured? Learn more about your health care options and whether you might benefit from Medicaid expansion here. In Texas, adults without children don't qualify for Medicaid at all, and the state makes it harder for parents to get Medicaid than any other state in our country. A mom of two must make less than $230 per month to qualify. That forces too many people to choose between their own health and paying their other bills.

How can I help if I don’t need Medicaid?

As a Texas taxpayer and constituent, our state leaders work for you. You have the power to help other Texans who have no health insurance options. You can reach out to your representatives and let them know that the majority of Texans want Medicaid expansion. Together, we can shape our system and demand health care for all.

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