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Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday said the Biden administration is “obstructing healthcare access for vulnerable Texans” after officials rescinded approval for a waiver that delivers billions in federal dollars to hospitals in Texas.
In a letter to the state, federal Medicaid officials said the Trump administration’s decision to fast-track approval of the $100 billion waiver in January was made in error, without enough time for public comment.
The 1115 Medicaid waiver serves as a federal funding agreement that reimburses hospitals in Texas for expenses they incur when treating patients without health insurance. It also funds innovative health care initiatives geared towards low-income patients who may not have insurance.