Press Release: Joaquin Castro and Texas Democrats Call for Action on Medicaid Backlog
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Texas Democrats urge federal and state action to reduce Medicaid and SNAP backlogs, blaming recent policy changes.
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Texas Democrats press for action on Medicaid backlog: A group of Texas congressional Democrats, led by Joaquin Castro, said they sent letters to federal and state officials asking for a “turnaround” of what they described as a large Medicaid backlog in Texas. They also called for an investigation and possible federal intervention if the issue is not addressed.
Lawmakers cite delays and broader benefit strain: The letter says recent policy changes and administrative problems have worsened application delays for Medicaid and SNAP. The lawmakers said the backlog has grown sharply since early 2026 and may be affecting access to health care and food assistance, especially for children, pregnant women, seniors and people with disabilities.
Officials asked to respond by late November: The members requested a response from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Texas Health and Human Services Commissioner Stephanie Muth by Nov. 30. The release also includes comments from several lawmakers blaming state and federal Republicans for the delays and urging additional funding and oversight.
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