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Today, the Texas Catholic Conference, along with a broad coalition of Texas organizations, released the following joint statement applauding Senate passage of Senator Averitt's CHIP buy-in proposal, which was included as an amendment to HB 1795. The legislation would allow more families without meaningful access to private health insurance coverage to insure their children by paying monthly family-income-based CHIP premiums. Last night's Senate passage of this legislation will allow for a House vote on the final bill before it is sent to the Governor's desk.
"We are delighted that the Texas Senate took the needed steps to keep this important legislation alive. Last night's legislative action to secure health coverage for an additional 80,000 children was an important step towards the finish line, where all Texas children have access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance.
"The amended legislation will now be sent to the House for final approval. We expect the House to pass the amended legislation with the same bipartisan support it received earlier this month so it can be sent to the governor's desk. We strongly encourage Speaker Straus and members to move quickly to pass HB 1795 as amended."
The following organizations released the preceding joint statement: AARP,Any Baby Can of Texas, Advocacy, Incorporated, Center for Public Policy Priorities, Children's Defense Fund - Texas, Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice (CNAP), Community First Health Plans, DePelchin Children's Center, La Fe Policy Research and Education Center, March of Dimes, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, National Council of Jewish Women, Texas State Public Affairs, One Voice, San Antonio Nonprofit Council, Texans Care For Children, Texas ACORN, Texas Association of Community Health Centers Texas Association of Health Plans, Texas Catholic Conference, Texas Children's Hospital, Texas Finish Line Campaign, Texas Hospital Association, Texas Impact, Texas Medical Association
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