Fighting for Health Rights for All
Attorneys litigating in state and federal courts and policy advocates fighting to advance access to quality health care for low-income and underserved individuals.
Advocacy Highlight: Medicaid Defense
Medicaid Defense
With a Republican trifecta shaping the federal agenda in 2025, legislative proposals to overhaul Medicaid—including block grants, per capita caps, work requirements and other proposals to drastically cut funding and services—are regaining momentum. Learn how we’re fighting back to protect access to critical health care!
Health Law & Policy News
Stay informed with NHeLP’s News section, your go-to source for breaking updates on health law and policy. Explore expert analysis, impactful advocacy, and the latest developments shaping health care under the incoming administration.
Featured Resource June 4, 2019Protections for LGBTQ People with Behavioral Health Needs
Download publicationDespite progress in breaking down discrimination against LGBTQ people seeking access to quality health care, the current administration and conservative led states are working…
Medicaid Defense: Blogs and Analysis
- February 25, 2025
Medicaid is Even Leaner as Accountability Improves
Republicans have proposed budget cuts totaling at least $880 billion that would require massive structural changes to Medicaid. This…
- February 20, 2025
State-Level Legislation Increases Potential Harm from Federal “Optional” Work Requirement Proposals
Requirement Proposals Some Congressional Republicans are currently considering statutory changes to Medicaid to allow states to impose work requirements.…
- January 28, 2025
Medicaid is Health Care for Nearly 80 Million Individuals and Families
Earlier this month, during his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing, Scott Bessent, now President Trump's Treasury secretary, evaded clear…
