- November 2, 2017
The Law Is Not in Trump’s Court: Kyler Prescott’s Case and Sec. 1557 of the Affordable Care Act
Wayne Turner and Candace GibsonTwo years ago, the world lost Kyler Prescott. Kyler was a 14 year-old, transgender boy who battled against depression,…
- October 26, 2017
Federal Judge Upholds Trump’s Rash Decision to End Affordable Care Act’s Cost-Sharing Reduction Payments
Abigail CoursolleU.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria of the Northern District of California recently denied a request for an emergency…
- October 25, 2017
While Trump Ends CSR Payments Covered California Attempts to Protect Consumers
Alicia EmanuelPresident Trump abruptly decided on Oct. 13 to stop paying the Affordable Care Act's cost-sharing reduction (CSR) payments.CSRs are…
- October 12, 2017
To Waive or Not To Waive: The Trump Administration’s Legal Dilemma
Mara YoudelmanIf the Trump administration's sabotage of the Affordable Care Act (e.g., threatening to cut-off cost sharing reduction payments, reducing…
- October 9, 2017
Trump Administration Rules Jeopardize Women’s Health and Reproductive Autonomy
Catherine McKeeAs part of its ongoing attack on women's access to health care, the Trump administration recently issued interim final…
- September 29, 2017
La Enmieda Hyde es una política pública basada en la misoginia y que previene los beneficios del cuidado de salud
Fabiola De LibanClick Here for EnglishJunto con otros defensores de los derechos humanos y de la salud, el National Health Law…
- September 29, 2017
Hyde Amendment is Policy Rooted in Misogyny & Devoid of Health Care Benefits
Fabiola De LibanAlong with other health care and human rights advocates, the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) saved the Affordable Care…
- September 28, 2017
Anti-discrimination Protections for Health Care of LGBTQ People Under Attack
Kimberly Lewis*Editor's Note: This piece was updated in October following recent action by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.Over the past…
- September 22, 2017
What’s at Stake for Medicaid in the Graham-Cassidy Proposal
Mara YoudelmanMost of the discussions about the Graham-Cassidy proposal focus on repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). But the most…
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