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Fighting for a Future Where Every Person Has Health Care.  Support us with a legacy gift."As the Chair of the Board of Directors at NHeLP, I know more than most how important the mission of this organization is and the immense challenges we face to do this work. I also…

Thank you for supporting the National Health Law Program. You empower us in the fight to protect and advance health rights and access to equitable, quality health care for all.The National Health Law Program believes that health equity is achieved when a person’s characteristics and circumstances — including race…

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…