In an effort to prevent the spread of the Zika virus, Texas will allow Medicaid to pay for mosquito repellent for pregnant mothers and women between the ages of 10 and 45. Texas has reported 93 cases of Zika virus.
KUT's Nathan Bernier speaks about the program with Texas Department of State Health Services commissioner John Hellerstedt.
More info: http://kut.org/post/fight-zika-texas-medicaid-will-pay-mosquito-repellent
