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.
- June 4, 2019
Protections for LGBTQ People with Behavioral Health Needs
Abigail CoursolleDespite progress in breaking down discrimination against LGBTQ people seeking access to quality health care, the current administration and…
- June 4, 2019
Q&A: Proposed Rollback of Nondiscrimination Protections Under the ACA’s Section 1557
Wayne Turner and Candace GibsonIn courts and through regulatory action, the administration is vigorously working to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA). On…
- November 29, 2018
National Health Law Program Analysis of California’s Conditional Merger of Catholic Hospitals
Amy ChenSenior Attorney Amy Chen provides analysis of the California Department of Justice's recent conditioned approval of Catholic health care…
- September 27, 2018
Health and Civil Rights Groups’ Comments on Calif. Proposed Merger of Catholic Health Systems
dfitzgeraldThe National Health Law Program along with more than 20 health, civil and human rights groups, filed comments with…
- July 16, 2018
National Health Law Program Comments on HHS Plan to Lower Drug Prices
Wayne TurnerThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a Request for Information seeking comments on its Blueprint to…
- March 27, 2018
National Health Law Program Urges HHS to Withdraw Conscience Rights Rule
dfitzgeraldIn comments to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), the National Health Law Program urges it…
- March 26, 2018
NHeLP Comments to HHS on Proposal for Religious Groups and Health Services
Priscilla HuangIn comments to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), National Health Law Program urges it to…
- March 16, 2018
Q&A Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act: Protections for Transgender Individuals
Jennifer LavA recent federal court injunction has undermined the Affordable Care Act's provisions intended to end discrimination of transgender individuals…
- December 19, 2016
Protect Medicaid Funding: Access to Providers, Issue 9
Leo Cuello and Catherine McKeeThis ninth issue in NHeLP's Protect Medicaid Funding series focuses on access to providers.
- December 19, 2016
Protect Medicaid Funding: Enrollment and Continuity, Issue 8 (Updated Feb. 2017)
Leo Cuello and David MachledtMedicaid provides proven, tailored health care coverage for low-income individuals and families. NHeLP's Health Policy Director Leonardo Cuello and…
- August 31, 2016
Issue Brief 6: Medicaid Managed Care Final Regulations: Older Adults
Leo CuelloIn this issue brief, Leonardo Cuello reviews the recently finalized Medicaid managed care regulations, and how they impact access…
- August 18, 2016
Letters to Walgreens & SSM Health Medical Group
Amy Chen and dfitzgeraldIn letters to Walgreens and Catholic-sponsored SSM Health Medical Group, NHeLP and the ACLU of Illinois, ACLU of Missouri…
- June 23, 2016
Issue Brief 5: Medicaid Managed Care Final Regulations and Reproductive Health
Catherine McKeeIn this issue brief, NHeLP Staff Attorney Catherine McKee reviews the recently finalized Medicaid managed care regulations, and how…
- June 15, 2015
NHeLP Matters – June 2015
dfitzgeraldSummary of recent accomplishments of NHeLP, including implementing the Affordable Care Act, expanding Medicaid and protecting women's health.
- March 10, 2015
NHeLP Matters – March 2015
dfitzgeraldSummary of recent accomplishments of NHeLP including work to end HIV discrimination, protecting court access and Medicaid, and advancing…
- January 14, 2015
Health Advocate: Our New Year’s Resolutions
Susan Berke Fogel, Jane Perkins, and Mara YoudelmanThis edition of the Health Advocate previews what is ahead in the coming months including the continuing theme of Medicaid…
- December 16, 2014
Health Advocate: 2014 Litigation Round Up
Jane PerkinsMore than four years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law have passed, and yet litigation over…
- December 11, 2014
NHeLP Matters – December 2014
dfitzgeraldWelcome to the year's final edition of NHeLP Matters. In the past 12 months, we have fought for the…
- September 29, 2014
Q&A on the ACA’s Contraceptive Coverage Requirement
dfitzgeraldThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires many health insurance plans to provide coverage for certain preventive health services, including…
- July 14, 2014
Health Advocate: ACA Litigation Continues: A Primer of Major Cases
Jane PerkinsThe ACA has been under continuous attack in the courts since its enactment. These challenges could significantly roll back…