 [ Symptoms ] i am a single mother who has lost her job and am in the process of starting up a new online business  my children and i do not qualify for medicaid in the state of texas and must pay for all medical expenses or go without what are my options my son cannot have his medication nexium which is 250 for a one month is supply how will obamacare help me if at all [ Disease ] although texas is not expanding its medicaid program you may still qualify for subsidies to lower the cost of your insurance coverage all plans must cover prescription drugs although you would have to shop carefully to make sure the plan you select covers your son is medication the federal government is running your state is exchange so you will want to begin searching your insurance and financial options at healthcare gov