Texas once again had the worst rate of uninsured children in 2024, at 13.6% — more than double the national average. Texas saw the largest increase in the rate of uninsured children in the country ...

More than 1 million children in Texas have been rolled off the state's Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) over the course of just over two years, according to data from KFF, a ...

The Children's Health Insurance Program covers annual check-ups and more medical procedures for nearly 9 million kids in low-income families, but congressional bickering is putting it at risk, NBC ...

Insurance options for children include Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or private health insurance programs. Income levels can affect which insurance options a person’s ...

A state-funded initiative to offer mental health services to children electronically has become a success story after rolling out in 2019. The Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine program, ...

The Brief keeps Texas voters and political observers up to speed on the most essential coverage of their elected officials, the policies that shape their daily lives and the future of our great state.

Ambetter, Oscar Insurance Company and Community Health Choice get top scores from NerdWallet in Texas for 2026. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

Healthcare is critical for a child’s long-term well-being. Children who have access to insurance coverage are more likely to receive preventive care and services such as routine physicals, ...