Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation
For so many families, summer means road trips to the beach, hikes at Texas state parks and days at the neighborhood pool. But, far too many low-income parents spend the summer months worrying about how...
View ArticleRefunds and Repayments from Marketplace Subsidies Very Likely
Last January people across the country began receiving subsidies as they signed up for health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces set up by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These subsidies...
View ArticleIs Texas Doing it for the Kids?
The new national KIDS COUNT® Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation released today reminds us how challenging it is to be a kid in Texas. Once again, Texas ranked among the ten worst states for...
View ArticleTexas Health Care Guide Helps Consumers
Today CPPP debuted the Texas Health Care Guide to help Texans navigate their options for affordable health coverage. The new website helps users find expert resources on how to apply for coverage, how...
View ArticleTexas Children in Immigrant Families: Five Things to Know
As the state’s economy and population grow, the future of Texas depends on the health, education and financial security of all our children. But we cannot raise the bar for all kids if we don’t look...
View ArticleProposal Would Undermine Federal Family Planning Program
Access to quality family planning and reproductive health services is integral to overall good health for women, men, and adolescents. Ensuring that all Texans have access to the tools to... The post...
View ArticleWhat’s at Stake in a Ft. Worth Courtroom on Sept. 5?
On September 5, Fort Worth will take center stage in the national fight over health care coverage and protections for people with pre-existing conditions. Last year, Congress tried many times,... The...
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