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Pervasive Inequality in the Health Care System Sustains Discrimination and Poor Health OutcomesCivil RightsOur lawyers and policy analysts stand up for the civil rights of the millions of people who struggle to access affordable, quality health care. The National Health Law Program integrates civil rights into all of our…

Protecting Health Care Rights of Individuals with DisabilitiesAccessible, community-based, non-discriminatory health care coverage and services for individuals with disabilities are an essential component of any health care system. Yet individuals with disabilities face discrimination in both health care coverage and services. The National Health Law Program promotes robust enforcement…

Children and Adolescents have Distinct Health NeedsThe National Health Law Program protects the rights of children and adolescents to receive the health care they need in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Medicaid provides quality coverage for more than 30 million children, including essential medical, vision, hearing…

One in Five Individuals in U.S. Relies on MedicaidMedicaid is the country’s most inclusive health care program, providing high quality, affordable coverage to more than 90 million low-income individuals. Medicaid is the largest source of federally supported health care coverage. In exchange for federal funding, states must meet a…