Health Insurance

HIGH ORDER OF OWL TAILGATING SOCIETY

When coverage isn't enough: 1 in 7 older Harris County adults not getting needed medical care

Nearly 100,000 older Harris County adults went without needed medical care, even though most had Medicare coverage.

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U.S. House of Representatives

Medicaid PNA Modernization Act

A resolution recognizing community care as an essential tool for meeting the health care needs of the veterans of the United States.

U.S. Senate

Medicare Advantage Cost Transparency Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Who’s doing the work

Clinics, agencies, nonprofits, funders, and community groups

Health is delivered by many kinds of people and institutions. Start here to see who is providing care, organizing support, funding work, and shaping the system.

Texas House of Representatives

8 connections in this ecosystem

Harris County Commissioners Court

2 connections in this ecosystem

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How Health Insurance connects

A resolution recognizing community care as an essential tool for meeting the health care needs of the veterans of the United States.

Medicare Advantage Cost Transparency Act

A resolution recognizing that care provided by employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is essential for meeting the health care needs of veterans of the United States.

Request for discussion and possible action on HRT’s review of the Aetna SilverScript Employer Group Waiver Plan (EGWP), including options to address retiree concerns and align with the Court’s intent to avoid increased costs for retirees.

Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2026

Medicaid Equal Standards Act

~902,700 without insurance

Uninsured population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

19%

Uninsured rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

4,700,447 total

Population for insurance coverage

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

2,597

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911

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713-528-2121

Crisis Hotline

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Who works in Health Insurance in Houston

Texas Legislature

Eldridge / West Oaks

Texas House of Representatives

The lower chamber of the Texas Legislature

Eldridge / West Oaks

The Change Lab

Learn. Meet. Volunteer. Get trained. Take action. The Change Lab helps people get involved in their communities. We show you easy ways to make a difference and connect with others who want to help.

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Harris County Commissioners Court

The governing body of Harris County, Texas

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Houston Health Department

The City of Houston's public health department — provides HIV/STI services, maternal and child health, immunizations, and disease surveillance for Houston residents.