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.
- December 13, 2013
Health Advocate: NHeLP’s 2013 Resolutions and Expectations
Mara YoudelmanThe ball has dropped, the confetti has been swept up, and the noisemakers packed away until next year. But…
- December 4, 2013
NHeLP Comments on Information Regarding Nondiscrimination – Section 1557
Mara YoudelmanComment submitted to the HHS in response to the proposed rule issued on April 5, 2013 regarding standards for…
- November 12, 2013
Pregnant Women’s Coverage under Medicaid and the ACA
Andy DiAntonioThe Affordable Care Act ("ACA") makes a number of changes that impact pregnant women who are enrolled in Medicaid…
- October 25, 2013
Advocate’s Guide to MAGI
Byron Gross, David Machledt, and Wayne TurnerNHeLP is pleased to release the updated Advocate's Guide to MAGI. This Guide to Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI)…
- July 23, 2013
California’s Safety Net Law and Low Income Health Programs
Alejandra PavisichIn 2010, the Federal Department of Health & Human Services approved an 1115 Medicaid Waiver for California that allows…
- 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
Summary: NHeLP Exchange and Medicaid Regulation Comments
Andy DiAntonioThis executive summary provides synopses of NHeLP's recommendations and an informal index to the NHeLP's comments on CMS' January…
- 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
NHeLP comments to HHS on interim final rules for the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan Program
Mara YoudelmanNHeLP comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on interim final rules for the Pre-Existing Condition…
- July 23, 2013
NHeLP Comments to CMS on Medicare Program; Emergency Medical Treatment and Labo
Alejandra PavisichNHeLP notes that the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) is a crucial last resort to access care…
- July 23, 2013
Comments from NHeLP and 38 organizations on FY 10 CMS Strategic LEP Plan Outcome Report
Mara YoudelmanDonald Berwick, M.D.AdministratorCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesHubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 314G200 Independence Ave. SWWashington, DC 20201RE: FY…
- July 23, 2013
ACLU et al amicus brief: Douglas v. Independent Living
External Source and Andy DiAntonioINTEREST OF AMICI CURIAEThe American Civil Liberties Union (?ACLU?) is a nationwide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with over 500,000 members,…
