Texas extends crucial women’s healthcare services through Healthy Texas Women program until 2030
Austin, Texas – In a move to strengthen access to essential women’s healthcare services, Governor Greg Abbott has announced the renewal of the Healthy Texas Women Medicaid demonstration waiver through June 30, 2030. The extension was approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and is set to provide stability for a program serving hundreds of thousands of women across the state.
Support for Women’s Health Extended
“During this year’s successful legislative session, we passed record funding for Healthy Texas Women to ensure that women across our great state continue to have access to essential health services,” said Governor Abbott. “By securing this waiver extension through 2030, Texas will further support the health and well-being of women, especially those most vulnerable amongst us. I thank President Donald Trump and his Administration for approving this waiver and supporting our state’s efforts to provide high-quality healthcare to Texas women and foster a culture of life.”
The Healthy Texas Women program, administered by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), offers preventive and family planning services to low-income, eligible women. Services covered include pregnancy testing, birth control options, postpartum depression screening and treatment, and cancer screenings for breast and cervical health.
HHS Executive Commissioner Cecile Erwin Young emphasized the importance of the program, stating, “We’re thankful to Governor Abbott and the Texas Legislature for their ongoing support in providing Texas women with crucial preventive and family planning services.”
Program Serves Hundreds of Thousands Each Year
The program continues to be a vital resource for women across Texas. In fiscal year 2023 alone, an average of more than 430,000 women were enrolled in the Healthy Texas Women program. This renewal ensures that participating providers will continue to receive reimbursements and that enrolled women will have uninterrupted access to care.
For those seeking more information or assistance, Texas residents can visit the Healthy Texas Women website or dial 2-1-1 to connect with HHSC programs and services.
