Simplifying the Children's Medicaid eligibility process is good for state and local economies.
Medicaid spending is out of control.
Texas' Medicaid medical costs are less than that experienced by comparable programs, such as ERS and TRS, as well as that of commercial health plans. Texas Medicaid costs will rise, but at a reasonable rate. Any expansion of Medicaid managed care will occur in low-cost counties, including rural and border communities. Significant cost-savings are highly unlikely. Texas must enact a meaningful Medicaid rate increase to preserve the Medicaid provider base.