Charles Miller, Director of Health and Economic Mobility Policy
Charles works to improve the affordability and accessibility of health care. In 2020, he led a team for Texas 2036 that developed the Health Coverage Policy Explorer, an interactive online tool that allowed policymakers and the public to explore the costs and effectiveness of numerous policy scenarios to increase the number of insured Texans.
It’s open enrollment season, a time when many Texans are choosing health insurance plans offered by their employers for the year ahead. For many families, this comes with tough decisions about balancing coverage options with affordability. While one of the biggest drivers of rising premiums and out of pocket expenses is hospital prices, those prices…
At Texas 2036, we believe all Texans should have access to quality, affordable health care. That’s why we’ve worked diligently over the past few years to educate stakeholders about policy options that expand coverage and affordability. One of the Legislature’s key successes was passing Senate Bill 1296 in 2021. SB 1296 directed the Texas Department…
With the ACA Marketplace open enrollment now underway, Texas 2036 has been taking a closer look at what new premiums mean for Texans seeking coverage. Texas 2036’s “Who are the Uninsured” report revealed that, as of 2022, nearly 40% of the uninsured population were eligible for a completely free plan but remained unenrolled. While we…
In late September, the U.S. Census released its report on health insurance coverage by state, and while Texas saw a small improvement, the state still holds the unfortunate distinction of having the highest uninsured population in the country. Nearly five million Texans — or about 16.4% of the population — remain without health coverage. Although…
Nearly 5 million Texans lack health insurance — more than 16% of the total population. While this is lower than in recent years, it remains the largest of any state. Too often the debate about how to address this challenge gets stuck in a political deadlock over Medicaid expansion. While Medicaid expansion would provide coverage…
For decades, Texas has been home to the nation’s largest population of individuals without health insurance. While health advocates and lawmakers have made several attempts to address the state’s large uninsured population, a comprehensive solution remains elusive. The number of uninsured Texans remains at nearly 5 million, representing more than 16% of the total population…