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Many in Texas have no options for health coverage despite the aims of the Affordable Care Act.

Jan Gill is finishing her third semester at McLennan Community College. Stacking books in the library a few hours every day, she collects a paycheck from her work-study.

Nearly three weeks ago, Kimberly Minnick’s parents received a letter from her health insurance company.

“My mom called me to say my health insurance was ending and that I’d need to get a physical before the end of the year,” Minnick said.

According to the 24-year-old Truett Seminary student, Celtic Insurance Co. was going out of business.

Minnick said she’s lost her insurance providers before. “It’s the third time that’s happened to me,” she said.