Texas

James Howard, Katy

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James Howard was diagnosed with brain cancer in March and later thought his lack of health insurance was a death sentence. Fortunately, he was able to join the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan and is now getting the treatment he needs.

Texas's Numbers
 
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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

293,000

Number of residents who hit the donut hole last year and could be eligible for rebates if they hit the donut hole this year:

237,000

Number of Medicare beneficiaries who will receive free preventive services and other benefits:

2,780,000

Number of people who purchase private insurance and will not have to worry about lifetime limits being placed on coverage:

11,765,000

Number of people who purchase private insurance who are protected from rescissions:

11,765,000

Number of young adults who could have quality affordable coverage through their parents:

161,000

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

68

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

207,000

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

1,798,314

Amount of Federal Spending Support on Medicaid, 2014-2019 (millions of dollars):

52,537

 

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