Medicaid is one of the most important sources of health care coverage in the United States, providing health insurance and access to care for millions of children, older adults, people with disabilities, pregnant people, working families, and people with low incomes.
For many people, Medicaid is the difference between getting needed care and going without it. The program covers preventive care, doctor visits, hospital services, prescription drugs, behavioral health services, long-term services and supports, and much more. Medicaid also plays a critical role in supporting rural health systems, community health centers, and the broader health care safety net.
The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) works to protect, strengthen, and expand Medicaid so that people can access the health care they need and keep the coverage they rely on.
How We Work
NHeLP uses litigation, policy advocacy, education, technical assistance, and strategic communications to improve Medicaid programs across the country.
Our work includes:
- Protecting Medicaid coverage and eligibility
- Fighting harmful administrative barriers that make coverage harder to get and easier to lose
- Improving access to health care services and supports
- Enforcing due process protections and civil rights laws
- Advancing health equity in Medicaid policy and implementation
- Supporting advocates, community organizations, and legal aid programs working on Medicaid issues in every state
- Providing analysis and guidance on federal and state Medicaid policies
We work closely with national, state, and local partners to ensure that Medicaid programs are transparent, accountable, and responsive to the needs of the people they serve.
