The Texas Public Policy Foundation released Episode 2 of its “Patient’s First” animated video series highlighting new solutions to provide affordable healthcare for millions of uninsured Texans. It addresses a common misconception that the majority of people without insurance lie in the so-called ‘coverage gap.’ Research shows in Texas those is the gap make up a small percentage of the uninsured. Instead, the vast majority of the uninsured are those who have access to low- or no-cost insurance but choose not to take it.
Several solutions to addressing the problems of the uninsured passed with bipartisan support during the most recent Texas legislative session.