Texas has the highest rate of uninsured children, and it’s getting worse

Texas has the highest rate of uninsured children, and it’s getting worse

Issues with Medicaid coverage, including long wait times, abrupt loss of coverage and lack of political will to expand it, have contributed to Texas’ high uninsured rate for children.

Texas has the highest rate of uninsured children, and it’s getting wo…

Issues with Medicaid coverage, including long wait times, abrupt loss of coverage and lack of political will to expand it, have contributed to Texas’ high uninsured rate for children.

Texas Has the Highest Rate of Uninsured Children, and It’s Getting Worse - Public Health Watch

Houston pediatrician D. Maneesh Kumar talks with his young patient, Maya, who was born with a rare genetic disorder. Maya’s family relies on Medicaid to cover the expensive treatment and care she needs to stay healthy. Credit: Kim KrisbergThis story was co-published with The Texas Tribune.Sign up for ‘The Watch’ Your weekly roundup of public health news. Subscribe Processing… Success! You're on the list. …