HEALTHCARE

Federal government slashes grants to help Texans get health insurance

Texas grassroots health groups got $5 million less than last year for the navigator program, which helps them enroll hard-to-reach populations in the nation's least insured state.

By TEO ARMUS, The Texas Tribune
Posted 9/13/18

A program meant to help underserved populations enroll in and navigate the federal health insurance marketplace has slashed millions in funds for grassroots Texas groups, according to the agency that manages the program.

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