Each year, the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) spends the month of April celebrating the lifesaving program that is Medicaid. Medicaid provides quality health care to more than 80 million people in the nation. Below is a curated selection or resources and cases we believe highlight our advocacy over the past year.
- February 21, 2023
Comments on Utah’s Long Term Services and Supports for Behaviorally Complex Individuals Demonstration Amendment Request
Jennifer LavIn comments to the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Health Law Program urges HHS to reject…
- February 19, 2023
Protecting People with Disabilities and People with Limited English Proficiency during the Unwinding of the Continuous Coverage Provision
Elizabeth Edwards and Mara YoudelmanState planning for the unwinding of the Medicaid continuous coverage provision needs to include evaluation of a state's processes,…
- February 16, 2023
[Webinar] Unwinding the Medicaid Continuous Coverage Requirements and Red Flags
Elizabeth Edwards, Sarah Grusin, and Miriam Delaney HeardThis webinar gives advocates red flags to watch for as states begin their unwinding period for the Medicaid continuous…
- February 9, 2023
NHeLP Comments on New Mexico 1115 Renewal Request
Elizabeth EdwardsIn comments to HHS, NHeLP focuses on select provisions related to long-term services and supports (LTSS) in New Mexico's…
- February 6, 2023
10 Issues for Advocates to Monitor During the Medicaid Continuous Coverage Unwinding
Miriam Delaney HeardAs states begin unwinding the continuous coverage Medicaid provisions, advocates will want to monitor some key issues to preserve…
- February 6, 2023
NHeLP Comments on New York State Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment
Jennifer LavIn these comments, NHeLP urges HHS to reject New York’s request for federal financial participation for institutions for mental…
- February 1, 2023
Unwinding Medicaid Continuous Coverage: Checklist for Redeterminations
Elizabeth Edwards, Sarah Grusin, and Alicia EmanuelThe continuous coverage protection that has kept nearly all Medicaid beneficiairies enrolled since March 18, 2020 will end as…
- January 30, 2023
NHeLP Comments on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act;
Wayne TurnerIn these comments on the NBPP 2024 Proposed Rule, NHeLP addresses a number of issues to protect health care…
- December 22, 2022
An Advocate’s Guide to Medi-Cal Services
Fabiola Carrión, Amy Chen, Abigail Coursolle, Alicia Emanuel, Héctor Hernández-Delgado, T. Nancy Lam, Kimberly Lewis, Carly Myers, Alexis Robles-Fradet, Skyler Rosellini, and Jasmine YoungThe National Health Law Program is pleased to present our updated 2022 Advocates Guide to Medi-Cal Services. NHeLP's Medi-Cal Services…
- December 20, 2022
A Quick and Easy Method of Screening for Medicaid Eligibility under the Pickle Amendment: 2023 Update
Jennifer Lav and Wayne Turner"A Quick and Easy Method of Screening for Medicaid Eligibility under the Pickle Amendment: 2023 Update" is a screening…
- November 21, 2022
NHeLP comments on New Hampshire SUD/SMI/SED Treatment and Recovery Access Demonstration Extension Request
Jennifer LavIn comments to the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Health Law Program asks the Secretary to…
- November 8, 2022
Case Summary: Georgia v. Brooks-LaSure – Medicaid Work Requirements Reappear
Jane Perkins and Erica Turret*A federal court in Georgia has set aside a decision by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)…
- November 8, 2022
NHeLP Comments on Eligibility and Enrollment Proposed
Dania Douglas, Elizabeth Edwards, Alicia Emanuel, Charly Gilfoil, Jennifer Lav, Kimberly Lewis, David Machledt, Sarah Somers, Wayne Turner, and Mara YoudelmanNHeLP submitted comments on the Department of Health and Human Services' Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on streamlining the Medicaid,…
- November 1, 2022
Joint comment letter: Temporary Increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) in Response to the COVID–19 Public Health Emergency (PHE); Reopening of Public Comment Period
Miriam Delaney Heard and Wayne TurnerIn the last days of the Trump administration, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized an Interim…
- November 1, 2022
NHeLP Comments on CMS Request for Information: Promoting Efficiency, Reducing Burden, and Advancing Equity within CMS Programs
Charly GilfoilNHeLP submitted comments to CMS in response to a request for information on access to care, health equity, and…
- October 13, 2022
NHeLP Comments on California Section 1115 Demonstration Five-Year Renewal and Amendment Request: CalAIM Demonstration
Kimberly LewisIn comments to HHS, NHeLP urges the Secretary to reject California's plan to renew its Institution for Mental Diseases…
- October 5, 2022
Comments on Missouri Section 1115 Request for Federal Funding for Institutions for Mental Disease (IMDs) for Children and Adults
Jennifer LavIn these comments, NHeLP urges HHS to reject Missouri's request for federal financial participation for institutions for mental disease,…
- September 16, 2022
Washington Medicaid Transformation Project Demonstration Extension Request
Jennifer Lav and Sarah SomersIn comments to the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Health Law Program urges HHS to ensure…
- September 14, 2022
Steps Toward Contraceptive Equity: State Legislative Considerations for the 2023 Session
Liz McCaman TaylorIn the first regular state legislative session post-Dobbs, many state policymakers and advocates may seek to shore up contraceptive…
- September 7, 2022
Washington Medicaid Transformation Project Demonstration Extension Request
Jennifer Lav and Sarah SomersIn comments to the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Health Law Program urges HHS to ensure…