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New research underlines the importance of doula care in improving maternal mortality and morbidity for pregnant Medicaid patients.
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Medicaid unwinding exposed a 'crisis' in the system as more than a million Texans lost coverage this year.
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The entire Texas Democratic delegation in the U.S. House asked the Biden administration to stop what they called a catastrophic loss of Medicaid coverage in the state.
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Advocates are calling for a halt to removals until the state can account for why more than 80% of the people who lost Medicaid coverage were eliminated for 'procedural' reasons, like not responding to messages from the state.
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With the return of pre-pandemic Medicaid rules, nonprofits and community organizations are working to help low-income and vulnerable Texans navigate the renewal process and maintain health coverage.
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A pandemic-era rule gave people consistent access to health care — but that rule is about to expire.
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In Texas, many uninsured people can access Medicaid if they get pregnant. But 2 months after giving birth, the coverage ends. Advocates say new moms need a full year, to improve maternal health.
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Hours on the phone trying to find a doctor and limited postpartum care are only some challenges pregnant people face. But advocates and birth workers hope this legislative session will extend coverage and address gaps in the system.
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Millions of Texans — mostly children, young adults and new moms — stayed on Medicaid for the duration of the pandemic. The state will soon start reevaluating eligibility.
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Low-income Texans no longer able to access abortion are likely to carry out a pregnancy. Many of them don’t have health insurance, which means they’re eligible for Medicaid. But the system operates at the minimum here.