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- May 30, 2023
Naloxone is Now Available Over-the-Counter. Will it Still be Affordable?
Read moreThis past March, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a long-awaited decision to approve one product of the overdose-reversal medication, naloxone (Narcan), for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription use. NHeLP has joined advocates for the rights of people who use drugs and individuals with opioid use disorders celebrating the…
- April 28, 2023
CMS Guidance on Reentry Demonstrations Creates Opportunities for State Advocacy
Read moreTraditionally, Medicaid has not covered services for anyone who is an “inmate of a public institution.” Because of this long-standing exclusion, incarcerated individuals have no access to Medicaid-funded services and resources, and may face delays getting access upon release. In 2018, Congress passed the SUPPORT Act, requiring the Centers…
- April 27, 2023
California Children’s Services Is A Critical Program That Needs Improvement When Services are Denied
Read moreCalifornia Children's Services (CCS) is a critical state program for children up to age twenty-one with certain diseases or complex health conditions. In 2022, the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) conducted a family engagement survey in English and Spanish. The survey aimed to hear from the parents and caregivers…
- April 5, 2023
Future of ACA preventive services requirement uncertain
Read moreReed O’Connor is at it again. The judge who infamously struck down the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA), only to be reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court, this time is targeting the ACA provision requiring most health plans to cover, with no cost sharing, preventive health screenings and services…
- March 16, 2023
Doula Medicaid Training and Certification Requirements: Summary of Current State Approaches and Recommendations for Improvement
Amy Chen and Kate Rohde* california, UncategorizedRead moreIntroductionDoula care is one of the most effective tools to improve health outcomes and reduce racial disparities among pregnant and postpartum people. A growing number of states are now recognizing the value of doula care, with ten states and Washington, D.C. providing Medicaid coverage for doula services as of…
- March 14, 2023
Private Insurance Coverage of Doula Care: A Growing Movement to Expand Access
Amy Chen and Kate Rohde* california, Intern Blogs, UncategorizedRead moreDoula care is increasingly being recognized as a vital resource for pregnant and birthing people, with several states now covering doula care under their Medicaid programs. Yet coverage for doula care in private health insurance plans remains nearly nonexistent. A growing number of lawmakers and advocates are now looking…