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Shopping Around Saved Texas Consumers $79 A Month on Health Insurance

According to a new report released by Texas 2036 on April 27, 2026, Texas residents who actively searched for health insurance plans on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace saved an average of $79 per month compared to those who were automatically reenrolled.

The Texas Dispatch · Apr 27, 2026

Abbott, HHSC Direct $60 Million in Federal Funds to Rural Texas Health Programs

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced Wednesday that $60 million in initial federal funding is available to rural hospital districts across Texas to create or expand community-based prevention, wellness, and nutrition programs targeting chronic disease conditions.

The Texas Dispatch · Apr 23, 2026