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November 30, 2017
NHeLP Comments on HHS 2019 Proposed Rule Change to Benefit and Payment Parameters
Andy DiAntonio Comments
In comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), NHeLP urges the department to reject the proposed changes that would eliminate standardized options, as well as proposed changes to lower the threshold of covered services under Essential Health Benefits (EHBs). The EHB requirement has helped ensure people…
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November 30, 2017
NHeLP and Families USA Sign-On Letter Opposing HHS Changes to Essential Health Benefits
Andy DiAntonio Letter
In this national sign-on letter prepared by NHeLP and Families USA, more than 100 national and state-based organizations representing consumers, patients, and health care providers call on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid to reject not to accept proposed changes to the Essential Health Benefits (EHB) standard, arguing that…
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October 21, 2017
Amicus: California v. Trump, Northern District of California
Litigation Team and Andy DiAntonio Cases
The National Health Law Program filed an amicus brief in support of California, urging the Court to require the federal government to make the cost sharing reduction payments (CSRs) required by the Affordable Care Act. The amicus brief describes the immediate, harmful, and irreparable effects on consumers of the…
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October 13, 2017
The Death of the ACA’s Cost-Sharing Reductions
Mara Youdelman Consumer Brochure
The White House Office of the Press Secretary on Oct. 13 announced the administration's decision to cancel upcoming payments of cost-sharing reductions. Cost-sharing reductions (CSRs) reduce health insurance premiums, cost-sharing and co-pays for individuals under 250% FPL. CSRs, along with APTCs, are critical to afford their medically necessary health…
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October 13, 2017
Amicus: Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas v. Smith, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Litigation Team and Andy DiAntonio Cases
The National Health Law Program filed an amicus brief in support of Planned Parenthood, urging the Court to reject Texas’s effort to exclude Planned Parenthood from the State’s Medicaid program. The amicus brief explains the importance that Planned Parenthood plays in ensuring that Medicaid beneficiaries have access to family…
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October 3, 2017
NHeLP Comments on Utah’s Sec. 1115 Waiver Project
Jane Perkins Comments
In comments to the U.S. Department of of Health and Human Services (HHS), NHeLP urges it to reject proposed amendments to Utah's Primary Care Network (PCN) project. While NHeLP supports the use of Section 1115 waivers to implement experiments to improve health outcomes, we strongly object to any efforts…
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NHeLP Comments on HHS 2019 Proposed Rule Change to Benefit and Payment Parameters

NHeLP and Families USA Sign-On Letter Opposing HHS Changes to Essential Health Benefits

Amicus: California v. Trump, Northern District of California

Amicus: Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas v. Smith, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

NHeLP Comments on Utah’s Sec. 1115 Waiver Project

Archive for 2017

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NHeLP Comments on HHS 2019 Proposed Rule Change to Benefit and Payment Parameters

NHeLP and Families USA Sign-On Letter Opposing HHS Changes to Essential Health Benefits

Amicus: California v. Trump, Northern District of California

The Death of the ACA’s Cost-Sharing Reductions

Amicus: Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas v. Smith, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

NHeLP Comments on Utah’s Sec. 1115 Waiver Project