Letter from Senator Vela Regarding 1115 Waiver

Dear Secretary Becerra, Administrator Brooks-LaSure, Deputy Administrator Tsai, and Deputy Director Costello: 

I write to express concerns about the expiration of several programs that provide critical funding and access to health care services for Medicaid enrolled and uninsured individuals across Texas. CMS and the state of Texas should work swiftly to resolve any outstanding issues and reach agreement on the renewal of Texas’ 1115 Medicaid waiver and several related Medicaid managed care directed payment programs (DPPs).  Continue Reading…