HHSC briefed committee on Medicaid program, HB12 postpartum extension and program drivers
HHSC Deputy Medicaid Director Valerie Mays told the House Appropriations Committee Medicaid serves about 4.3 million Texans, outlined eligibility bands and delivery models, and said HB12’s 12‑month postpartum coverage became effective March 1, 2024.
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Valerie Mays, Deputy State Medicaid Director at the Health and Human Services Commission, gave the committee a concise primer on Medicaid operations, eligibility and recent policy changes, including the implementation of House Bill 12, which extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months.
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