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HB 5311 establishes the Texas Care Plan Medicaid buy-in program, allowing residents who do not qualify for traditional Medicaid and cannot afford employer-sponsored insurance to purchase coverage through Medicaid-managed care plans. The program requires a federal waiver and would include income-based cost-sharing requirements. It is designed to leverage federal funding under the Affordable Care Act while providing a coverage option for uninsured individuals​.
Author (1)
James Talarico
Contact the Author
Rep. James Talarico
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0821
Capitol Office:
EXT E2.902
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