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Medicaid

Burden of Proof

Inside one woman's fight against Texas' Medicaid Estate Recovery Program.

by Julie Poole

Keep Reading

West Texas Congressman’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Cuts Could Harm Rural Hospitals in His District

by Josephine Lee

This State Program Collects Money from the Deceased. Families Pay the Price.

by Julie Poole

Dade Phelan’s Efforts to Expand Healthcare Still Leave Many Struggling in His District

by Kim Krisberg

Nov 04, 2015

Texas Needs a Nonviolent Revolution at the Polls

by Ronnie Dugger

Nov 03, 2015

Reckoning With Rosie

Thirty-eight years ago, a young woman in McAllen died of an illegal abortion. Today her story is more relevant than ever.

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta

A special needs child reads at home. Nov 02, 2015

Lawmakers Said Medicaid Has No Future, Set Out To Prove It

Honestly, is there anyone less qualified to manage Medicaid than the Texas Legislature?

by Christopher Hooks

Pro-choice protester holds a sign outside the Bank of America building in Austin: "I asked God, She's pro-choice." Oct 21, 2015

State: Two Planned Parenthood Affiliates Guilty by Association

by Andrea Grimes and Alexa Garcia-Ditta

A patient gets her blood pressure checked at the Waco Planned Parenthood. Oct 19, 2015

Texas to Cut Off Remaining Medicaid Funds for Thousands of Planned Parenthood Clients

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta

Cecil Richards Planned Parenthood Sep 29, 2015

No Planned Parenthood? Get That Depo Shot at a Kids’ Clinic

by Andrea Grimes

Sep 23, 2015

HHSC: Public Input ‘Vital’ to New Women’s Health Panel

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta

A special needs child reads at home. Sep 23, 2015

Court Hearing Highlights Callous Incompetence Behind Medicaid Therapy Cuts

by Christopher Hooks

special needs kids Sep 18, 2015

Texas Parents, Therapists Speak Out: No Cuts For Thousands of Special Needs Kids

by Christopher Hooks

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