Central Health Spotlight

Board of Managers Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Rate & Budget

Travis County just took a big step toward connected mental health care—linking crisis response, treatment, and recovery into one system that works together.

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What is Central Health?

Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, is building a comprehensive, high-functioning health care system for residents with low income who need it most. The district’s Health care Equity Plan, adopted in early 2022, is guiding up to $700 million in investments to close the gaps that persist throughout the safety-net health care system – in primary care, specialty care, dental and behavioral health, hospital-based care, and post-acute transitions of care.

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MAP (Medical Access Program)

MAP (Medical Access Program) by Central Health is a local health coverage program that covers primary care, prescriptions, specialty care, and hospital care. MAP helps people get the health care they need.

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Central Health Board Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Rate and Budget Including Historic $127 Million Commitment to Mental Health Crisis and Recovery Care

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Central Health Focusing on Travis County’s Mental Health Crisis in Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

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Appeals Court Upholds Central Health Authority to Invest in Dell Medical School