Travis County judge halted Medicaid contract change in Texas, preventing Aetna takeover of Driscoll Health Plan on Oct 4.

A Travis County judge issued a temporary injunction on October 4 against Texas' Health and Human Services Commission, blocking a proposal to change Medicaid contracts that would have affected nearly 2 million residents. This ruling prevents the replacement of nonprofit Driscoll Health Plan with for-profit Aetna, addressing concerns over potential negative impacts on low-income healthcare access. A hearing is scheduled for November 3, 2025, to further evaluate the injunction.

October 12, 2024
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