Tag: Texas

Expiration of ACA Premium Tax Credits to Double Health Insurance Costs in Texas

The expiration of ACA premium tax credits at year-end will double health insurance premiums for many Texans, reducing marketplace enrollment and increasing uninsured rates.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Proposes Incremental School Property Tax Reform

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick's new school property tax proposal offers incremental relief by lowering the senior exemption age and increasing homestead exemptions but lacks support for young homebuyers and detailed revenue plans.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Proposes Tightened Property Tax Appraisal Caps

Texas Governor Greg Abbott proposes lowering annual property tax appraisal caps from 10% to 3% to manage tax predictability, sparking debate among experts on market impacts and fairness.

Texas Property Tax Proposal Sparks Debate Over Appraisal Caps and Market Impact

Governor Greg Abbott's plan to tighten property appraisal caps aims to reduce property tax unpredictability in Texas but faces criticism from experts citing market distortions and inequities.

Blue Cross Texas Blue Advantage HMO to Exit Southwestern Health Resources Network in 2026

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas' Blue Advantage HMO will leave the Southwestern Health Resources network in 2026, impacting Marketplace enrollees and provider options in North Texas.

Cattle Raisers Insurance Expands Benefit Options for TSCRA Members

Cattle Raisers Insurance and Higginbotham expand insurance offerings for Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members, adding dental, vision, life, disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage options available year-round.

Court Rules Texas Hospitals Must Exhaust Medicare Appeals Before Suing Over Payment Disputes

The Fifth Circuit Court ruled Texas hospitals must complete Medicare's administrative appeal process before filing lawsuits over payment disputes, reversing a lower court decision on HHS payment restrictions.

Expiration of Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Threatens Texas Health Coverage

Expiration of enhanced ACA premium tax credits could cause steep health insurance premium hikes in Texas, threatening coverage for nearly one million residents and impacting the state's healthcare system.

Texas Court Affirms Insurance Coverage Limits and Insurer No-Duty Rule

Texas court confirms insurer's no-duty to advise on coverage adequacy, upholding policy limits in property insurance fire damage case.

Smart Medigap Plans Expands Personalized Medicare Consultation Services in Texas

Smart Medigap Plans expands personalized Medicare consultation services in Texas to help beneficiaries navigate complex Medicare supplement and Part D coverage options amid rising enrollment and regulatory changes.