The Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve Central Health’s 2022 budget and tax rate. Central Health is Travis County’s taxpayer-funded health care district which provides services to roughly one out of every nine Travis County residents.
Of the entire $506 million budget, more than 97% ($491 million) is being dedicated to health care delivery, officials say. Central Health will fund new health and wellness centers in Eastern Travis County and expand health care programs and services.
“We are thankful for the Travis County Commissioners for thoughtful consideration and feedback to ensure the Central Health budget best serves our community,” Central Health President & CEO Mike Geeslin said. “By voting to support our budget and tax rate, commissioners are allowing Central Health to invest more in services and programs for people under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level who have no other means to pay for health care – so they can live the healthiest life possible.”
The new budget is $140 million more than the previous year, reflecting a 38% increase.
An increased property tax rate of 11.1814 cents per $100 of valuation has also been approved. Central Health says the tax rate will result in an annual increase of about $39.75 for the average taxable homestead value of $386,000, with a total annual bill of $431.75.
Central Health is one of five taxing entities within Travis County.
