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September 21, 2023
NHeLP’s Comments on “Exploring Congress’ Framework for the Future of AI”
Cassandra LaRose and Elizabeth Edwards Comments
NHeLP submitted comments in response to Ranking Member Cassidy's Health, Education, Labor & Pensions white paper, "Exploring Congress Framework for the Future of AI." The comments highlight the need to expand consideration of Congressional action on AI to include all technology used to make decisions or assist in making…
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September 7, 2023
Comments on Proposed Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance Rule
Cat Duffy and Wayne Turner Comments
NHeLP submitted comments generally in support of the proposed rule on short-term limited-duration insurance (STLDI) plans by the Internal Revenue Service, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, and the Health and Human Services Department. The proposed changes will help promote access to high quality, affordable, comprehensive coverage by limiting short-term…
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April 20, 2023
The Faces of Medicaid Expansion: Filling Gaps in Coverage
David Machledt Manual/Report
This updated paper examines the demographics of the Medicaid expansion population and provides insights into how expansion has impacted people with disabilities, people with mental health disorders, parents and caregivers, home health aids, low-wage workers, and self-employed business people. Medicaid expansion via the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has provided…
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April 17, 2023
What Makes Medicaid, Medicaid? — Affordability
David Machledt Issue Brief
The foundation of accessible health care is affordability. High premiums prevent people from getting insurance, increase uncompensated care in hospitals and emergency departments, and contribute to medical bankruptcies. People facing high cost-sharing often delay or avoid necessary medical care, even when they know it could lead to worse outcomes…
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April 17, 2023
What Makes Medicaid, Medicaid? — Consumer Protections and Due Process
Kimberly Lewis, Wayne Turner, and Skyler Rosellini Issue Brief
To ensure that Medicaid beneficiaries have complete access to quality health care, Medicaid provides important consumer protections and due process rights, many of which are enforceable through legal action. In this paper for our "What Makes Medicaid, Medicaid," series, NHeLP attorneys detail the consumer protections and rights of Medicaid…
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April 17, 2023
What Makes Medicaid, Medicaid? Services
Wayne Turner, Catherine McKee, Amy Chen, Abigail Coursolle, Jasmine Young, and Héctor Hernández-Delgado Issue Brief
Medicaid offers myriad optional services and benefits that states can cover, as well as a minimum baseline of services that must be covered. This paper details the optional and mandatory services and how they are tailored to meet the health care needs of low-income people and underserved communities. The…
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NHeLP’s Comments on “Exploring Congress’ Framework for the Future of AI”

Comments on Proposed Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance Rule

The Faces of Medicaid Expansion: Filling Gaps in Coverage

What Makes Medicaid, Medicaid? — Consumer Protections and Due Process

What Makes Medicaid, Medicaid? Services

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NHeLP’s Comments on “Exploring Congress’ Framework for the Future of AI”

Comments on Proposed Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance Rule

The Faces of Medicaid Expansion: Filling Gaps in Coverage

What Makes Medicaid, Medicaid? — Affordability

What Makes Medicaid, Medicaid? — Consumer Protections and Due Process

What Makes Medicaid, Medicaid? Services