With the ACA Marketplace open enrollment now underway, Texas 2036 has been taking a closer look at what new premiums mean for Texans seeking coverage. Texas 2036’s “Who are the Uninsured” report revealed that, as of 2022, nearly 40% of the uninsured population were eligible for a completely free plan but remained unenrolled. While we…
In late September, the U.S. Census released its report on health insurance coverage by state, and while Texas saw a small improvement, the state still holds the unfortunate distinction of having the highest uninsured population in the country. Nearly five million Texans — or about 16.4% of the population — remain without health coverage. Although…
Nearly 5 million Texans lack health insurance — more than 16% of the total population. While this is lower than in recent years, it remains the largest of any state. Too often the debate about how to address this challenge gets stuck in a political deadlock over Medicaid expansion. While Medicaid expansion would provide coverage…
For decades, Texas has been home to the nation’s largest population of individuals without health insurance. While health advocates and lawmakers have made several attempts to address the state’s large uninsured population, a comprehensive solution remains elusive. The number of uninsured Texans remains at nearly 5 million, representing more than 16% of the total population…
J.P. Morgan, the famous financier, was reported once to have said, “If you have to ask what the price is, you can’t afford it.” That adage would seem to apply as well to the perception of a growing number of Texans when it comes to health care, according to a recent Texas voter poll conducted…
Tarrant and Dallas counties have gained national attention but not for an enviable category – they lead the nation in medical debt. Startling statistics from Kaiser Health News reveal that almost one out of every three (27%) Tarrant County residents carry medical debt on their credit records, with Dallas County residents not far behind at…