Children’s Defense Fund Texas

Back-To-School Press Briefing and Enrollment Kickoff -- 9/1/10

On September 1st, CDF-TX hosted a Media Briefing at the Junior League of Houston. Topics addressed included: an overview of pressing issues facing children's health coverage in Texas in light of National Health Reform and the state's current budget deficit, CDF's Health and Education Policy Priorities for children for the 82nd Legislative Session, and the outreach opportunities available at 5 Houston-area Fiesta Supermarkets. CDF-TX was also joined by representatives from United Health Care of Texas and celebrated the tenth year of partnership with Fiesta Marts, Inc.

View the Press Release

Learn more about the September Enrollment Events at Fiesta Supermarkets

Apply or Renew
your child’s health coverage will be available at these five
Fiesta Mart locations Saturday September 11th, 18th or 25th from 10am – 2pm

2323 Wirt Road (Kempwood) • 4711 Airline (Berry) • 800 S. Wayside (Polk) •

6200 Bellaire (Hillcroft) • 14315 Bellaire (Hwy 6)

Bring copies of the following documents: Recent Pay Stubs, SSI, Child Support, or Tax Returns • Child's Birth Certificate • Copy of child care expenses (if applicable)

Comcast and CDF-TX Partner to Promote Child Health

In an effort to raise awareness among Houston-area TV viewers about affordable health coverage for uninsured children, Comcast and CDF-TX partnered to broadcast informative PSAs about CHIP and Children's Medicaid. Rotating messages ran for a 6 month period, and, as a result, call volumes to the CDF-TX office for application assistance have increased dramatically. On behalf of Texas children, CDF-TX sends a special thank-you to our friends at Comcast!

New Factsheet on What Health Reform Means for Texas Children

With the recent passage of health reform legislation in Congress, many people wonder how the new policies may affect Texas children and families. Children's Defense Fund has compiled a summary document of expected changes and the implications for children already enrolled in CHIP/Children's Medicaid, children enrolled in private coverage, children with pre-existing medical conditions, and children who do not qualify for either CHIP or Children's Medicaid.

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CDF-TX Talks to Media

Last September, CDF-TX held a news conference hosted by the James Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice University, concerning potential pitfalls for children in the evolving national healthcare reform debate. CDF’s message to Congress was to ensure that children would not lose ground in any legislation passed.

Speakers included: State Representative Ellen Cohen; Lan Bentsen, chairman of the CDF-TX Advisory Board; Dr. Bob Sanborn, President and CEO of Children at Risk; Dr. Vivian Ho of the Baker Institute, author of the report "The Economic Impact of Uninsured Children in America;" Dr. Laura Guerra-Cardus, CDF-TX Interim Executive Director and Texas Policy Director; Anne Dunkelberg, Associate Director at the Center for Public Policy Priorities; Maureen Haver, Houston director of Texans Together; R. King Hillier of the Harris County Hospital District; and parents of uninsured children.

View the event webcast.