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.
- July 29, 2013
Comments on Draft Bridge Plan Demonstration Project
Andy DiAntonioNHeLP's comments on Covered California's proposal to use bridge plans to serve lower income people connected to Medi-Cal in…
- July 23, 2013
Q&A – Early MAGI Implementation
David Machledt and Wayne TurnerTo help facilitate the transition to MAGI, CMS recently issued guidance allowing states to implement MAGI on October 1,…
- July 23, 2013
Executive Summary to NHeLP and HCA Comments on California Health Benefit Exchan
Abbi Coursolle and Kim Lewis�NHeLP and Health Consumer Alliance comments to California Health Benefit Exchange on health plan policies and strategies to improve…
- July 23, 2013
NHeLP and HCA Comments on California Health Benefit Exchange Health Plan Polici
Abbi Coursolle and Kim Lewis�NHeLP and Health Consumer Alliance comments to California Health Benefit Exchange on health plan policies and strategies to improve…
- July 23, 2013
Continuity of Care Issues Between the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange and Mary
External SourceRecommendations for further study by the Continuity of Care Committee EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The…
- July 23, 2013
NHeLP Comments on Changes to Definition of Lawfully Present in the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan Program of the Affordable Care Act of 2010
Mara YoudelmanComment letter opposing the exclusion of young people (commonly known as DREAM-Act eligible youth) granted deferred action from health…
- July 23, 2013
Coverage for Low-Income Adults: Exchange versus Medicaid
David MachledtThis fact sheet looks at the potential gaps in coverage and additional costs low-income adults would face if a…
- July 23, 2013
Translation Glossaries
Mara YoudelmanTranslation glossaries identify commonly used terms and would create standardized translations for these terms. This saves money since translation…
- July 23, 2013
Frequently Asked Questions regarding premium assistance under the Affordble Care Act
Leo Cuello and Jane PerkinsHHS issued a Frequently Asked Questions document (FAQ) addressing some of the questions swirling around Arkansas? and other states?…
- July 23, 2013
Q & A: Federal Guidance and Regulations Related to the ACA: An Update
Sarah SomersThis Q&A provides an update on the status of federal regulations and guidance related to implementation of the ACA,…
- July 23, 2013
The ACA and Application of § 1557 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Mara YoudelmanThis memo analyzes how the nondiscrimination provision enacted as Sec. 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act…
- July 23, 2013
Short Paper 7: The ACA and Essential Benefits for Children in the Exchanges
Andy DiAntonioThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) creates a new mechanism for individuals and small businessesto compare different…
- July 23, 2013
Determining If the Basic Health Plan Makes Sense for Your State
External SourceThis presentation describes the Basic Health Plan option, the reasons a state might consider this option, and steps for…
- July 23, 2013
NHeLP Comments: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Establishment of Ex
Andy DiAntonioVIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesDepartment of Health and Human ServicesPO Box 8010Baltimore, MD 21244-8010Attention: CMS-9989-FPatient Protection…
- July 23, 2013
Health Advocate: Health Reform Moving Forward: Recent Medicaid and Exchange
Mara YoudelmanThis issue of NHeLP's Health Advocate provides an update on health reform implementation, focusing on recent Medicaid and Exchange…
- July 23, 2013
NHeLP Comments to Essential Health Benefits FAQs
Andy DiAntonio1. Under the approach described in the Bulletin, would the Secretary permit the State to adopt different…
