To: Harris County Commissioners Court
Through: Sophie Elsner, Director, HC Pct. 1 Policy Department
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Prepared By: Natalie Minas, Policy Advisor, HC Pct. 1 Policy Department
Subject: Resolution regarding Expansion of Health Care Coverage
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Purpose and Request:
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Request for approval of a resolution in support of the Texas Legislature expanding healthcare coverage for Texans.
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Background and Discussion:
Texas has a dangerously high uninsured rate (18.4% in 2019), and the COVID-19 pandemic that has effected millions of Texans’ jobs and health. Texas is one of the twelve states that have not pursued healthcare coverage expansion under the Affordable Care Act.
Fiscal Impact:
[INSTRUCTIONS: A short description of the cost of the request and where you are requesting funding from. No more than 2 sentences. In addition please fill out the table below. This includes financial impact to the current fiscal year and subsequent fiscal years along with the source of funding (general fund, grant, etc.). If the amount is within the current budget, please indicate the amount from ‘Existing Department Budget'. If all of or part of the request is a new expense, please indicate funding source in the space provided.]
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Alternatives:
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Alignment with Strategic Objective:
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Attachments:
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