More than 200, 000 Texans are waiting for Medicaid approval as enrollment declines
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Over 200,000 Texans are currently awaiting Medicaid approval as enrollment numbers decline. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has faced challenges in processing applications efficiently, with only 65% processed on time as of July, down from 81% the previous year. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed in July 2025, has complicated the process by requiring recipients to reapply every six months and prove employment or volunteer status. As a result, Medicaid enrollment has dropped by 252,000 individuals, with children making up two-thirds of the decline. Many are now turning to emergency rooms for healthcare, exacerbating the strain on Texas hospitals.
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