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November 15, 2023
Comments on Section 504 Proposed Rules: Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Services
Jennifer Lav, Dania Douglas, Elizabeth Edwards, Charly Gilfoil, David Machledt, Madeline Morcelle, Carly Myers, Michelle Yiu, and Daniel Young Comments
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September 28, 2023
Foster Youth Access to Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services in the California Counties with the Largest Foster Care Populations
Carly Myers, Alexis Robles-Fradet, Abigail Coursolle, and T. Nancy Lam Issue Brief, Manual/Report, Fact Sheet, Guide
Children and youth involved in child welfare have complex mental health needs, due in part to their compounding experiences with trauma and often inadequate access to appropriate services. In California, the State’s Medicaid program (Medi-Cal) provides a critical safety net for foster children and youth. Under Medi-Cal, County Mental…
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September 18, 2023
EPSDT’s Legal Landscape & Implementation History
Amanda Avery and Jane Perkins Court Document, Health Advocate, Regulations and Laws, Fact Sheet, Case Explainer
This Fact Sheet provides essential information to help advocates become EPSDT experts. After giving an overview to EPSDT, we focus on: (1) legislative milestones; (2) notable federal agency guidance; and (3) precedent-setting cases from the judiciary. Next, we provide a snapshot of states’ performance implementing EPSDT, using government reports…
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August 11, 2023
Medicaid Eligibility Call Centers: Questions for LEP & Disability Access
Elizabeth Edwards and Mara Youdelman Issue Brief, Fact Sheet
Call centers are often the primary way that Medicaid enrollees interact with the Medicaid agency. During the unwinding of the Medicaid continuous coverage period, people are often relying on the Medicaid call centers for answers to questions, to submit requested information, file appeals, and otherwise receive assistance. But call…
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July 14, 2023
Comments on Proposed Medicaid Managed Care Access Rule
Sarah Somers Comments
CMS proposed a major administrative rule that would increase transparency in managed care; improve monitoring and assure adequacy of payments in managed care; increase accountability, transparency, and participant input into external quality review; and help states to make information about quality measures widely available. NHeLP filed comments in support…
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July 13, 2023
Comments on Proposed Medicaid Access Rule
Jennifer Lav, Wayne Turner, David Machledt, Abigail Coursolle, Dania Douglas, Charly Gilfoil, Jasmine Young, and Madeline Morcelle Comments
CMS proposed changes and additions to regulations enforcing the "equal access" provision of Medicaid. These changes would strengthen opportunities for enrollees' input and oversight of state Medciaid programs, would help promote access to Medicaid services, would improve quality of care, and promoting transparency and adequate payment for fee-for-service Medicaid.…
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Comments on Section 504 Proposed Rules: Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Services

Foster Youth Access to Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services in the California Counties with the Largest Foster Care Populations

EPSDT’s Legal Landscape & Implementation History

Medicaid Eligibility Call Centers: Questions for LEP & Disability Access

Comments on Proposed Medicaid Managed Care Access Rule

Comments on Proposed Medicaid Access Rule