In 2001, Texas received HRSA SPG funds to research and develop a strategy for providing increased access to affordable health insurance. The grant team surveyed a variety of key players including small business, households, insurance carriers, and insurance agents.

In 2005, Texas was awarded a HRSA pilot grant. The pilot grant focuses on how to provide a lower cost insurance product for small business. The program will be conducted in conjunction with the Greater Houston Partnership Public Health Care Task Force.

Learn more about the Texas state planning grant effort.

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Interim Report, October 2001

Final Report, March 2002

Supplemental Interim Report, September 2004

Final Report, September 2005

Final Report, September 2006

Final Report, September 2006

Lessem, A. et al. "Uninsured Texans: Attitudes Towards Coverage," Public Policy Research Institute, Texas A&M University, January 2002.

Lessem, A. et al. "Uninsured Texans: Attitudes Toward Coverage," Presentation, January 2002.

Longley, D. "State Planning Grant Overview Summary," Presentation, January 2002.

Texas Department of Insurance, Final Report Executive Summary, March 2003.

Texas Department of Insurance, Small Employers and Health Insurance: Final Results of the Texas Small Employer Survey, 2001, January 2002

Shenkman, E. et al. "An Analysis of Disenrollment Problems in the Children's Health Insurance Program in Texas," Institute for Child Health Policy, April 2002.

Texas Department of Insurance, Characteristics of Texans With and Without Health Insurance, January 2002.