Texas earns a D+
The National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable has released state-by-state report cards on Medicaid access, a major consideration for who can get access to hepatitis c testing treatment. The report takes a close look at treatment access in each state. The key restrictions that earned Texas a D+ grade are related to liver damage, sobriety, and prescriber eligibility.
View the full report: https://stateofhepc.org/
View the Texas report: https://stateofhepc.org/wp-content/themes/infinite-child/reports/HCV_Report_Texas.pdf
Learn more about how you can access screening and free or reduced-cost treatment on our Healthy Living with Hep CHealthy Living with Hepatitis C page