From The Texas Tribune · Terri Langford · · 1m
Texas wins back $12 billion in Medicaid hospital funds
Governor Abbott announces end to yearlong standoff with federal government over critical healthcare funding.
In brief
Governor Abbott announces end to yearlong standoff with federal government over critical healthcare funding. Texas secured nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding after a year-long dispute with the federal government, preventing hospital closures statewide. Originally reported by The Texas Tribune.
Funding restored after year of dispute
Nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals will be restored, ending a near year-long impasse between Texas and the federal government.
Abbott calls it major victory
Governor Greg Abbott announced the funding breakthrough Thursday, calling it a major victory for Texas patients across the state.
“This funding is a major victory for Texas patients”
Who gets the money
The $12 billion will go to hospitals, physicians, rural clinics, nursing facilities, and behavioral health providers serving patients in every region of Texas.
Emergency rooms stay open
The funding ensures emergency rooms will stay open, rural families will keep local care, and Texans will have access to needed treatment.
“Emergency rooms will stay open, rural families will retain local care, and Texans will have access to the treatment they need”
Abbott thanks Trump administration
Abbott thanked CMS and the Trump Administration for helping ensure Texans get the medical care they need.
“I thank CMS and the Trump Administration for helping ensure Texans get the medical care they need”
In short
Texas secured nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding after a year-long dispute with the federal government, preventing hospital closures statewide.
