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This article by Eleanor Klibanoff and Lomi Kriel examines the removal of millions of people from Medicaid in Texas after the expiration of federal pandemic-era protections. Texas removed more people at a faster rate than any other state, resulting in nearly 1.4 million people losing coverage for bureaucratic reasons, not because they were ineligible. The decision to remove people from Medicaid went against federal guidelines and had severe consequences, particularly for children who were unable to receive necessary medical care. The authors highlight the challenges faced by low-income families in accessing healthcare coverage and emphasize the importance of improved access to affordable healthcare for all. [Extracted from the article]

Hundreds of thousands of Texas families are experiencing significant delays in the processing of their Medicaid and food stamp applications. The median processing time for Medicaid applications is 79 days, well beyond the federal requirement of 45 days. This has resulted in families being unable to access critical care, such as necessary surgeries. The backlog for food benefits is also substantial, with nearly 97,000 applications awaiting processing. ProPublica is seeking stories from individuals who have experienced these delays in order to shed light on the root causes and hold responsible parties accountable. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses how Texas swiftly removed millions of people from Medicaid, leaving eligible residents without medical coverage. Despite warnings, Texas chose to terminate Medicaid coverage for over two million individuals, mostly children, resulting in devastating consequences. The state's decision to disregard federal guidelines had severe repercussions, impacting residents who depend on the program for essential healthcare services. The rushed disconnection process led to errors and unjust removals, causing hardships for families and healthcare providers across Texas. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the significant delays in processing Medicaid and SNAP (food stamps) applications in Texas, with families waiting an average of 79 days for Medicaid approval, well above the federal requirement of 45 days. These delays have resulted in individuals being unable to access crucial medical care, such as a child needing treatment for a broken nose. The state also has approximately 97,000 pending SNAP applications, with an average wait time of 33 days. The report highlights how bureaucratic reasons, such as missing forms, have led to exclusions from benefits, and calls for input from those directly affected to address systemic issues. [Extracted from the article]