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 23, 2013
Narrow but Decisive Victory for People with Disabilities
Andy DiAntonioOn May 17, 2004 the Supreme Court held that individuals could sue state governments for money damages when…
- July 23, 2013
Fifth Circuit Issues Good Opinion on Sovereign Immunity
Andy DiAntonioOn August 11, in a 2-1 opinion, the Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court decision that state officers,…
- July 23, 2013
Ninth Circuit reaffirms position that Title II validly abrogates sovereign immu
Andy DiAntonioNinth Circuit reaffirms position that Title II validly abrogates sovereign immunityThe Ninth Circuit reaffirmed its previous holdings that Title…
- July 23, 2013
Massachusetts and Ohio District Courts finds some Medicaid Claims Enforceable
Andy DiAntonioThe federal district court for Massachusetts has allowed a number of Medicaid claims for dental services made by…
- July 23, 2013
Kentucky District Court Issues Good Medicaid and ADA Decision
Andy DiAntonioThe Kentucky P&A has received an excellent decision in Michelle P v. Holsinger, No. 3:02-23-JMH (E.D. Ky. Feb.…
- July 23, 2013
Abortion, Judicial Bypass, and Recusal
Andy DiAntonioAbortion, Judicial Bypass, and Recusal Recently, California voters rejected Proposition 73, a proposed constitutional amendment that would have required…
- July 23, 2013
Q & A: Emily Q. EPSDT Case
Andy DiAntonioThis Q&A discusses the significance and impact of the decision in Emily Q v. Bonta, regarding failure by the…
- July 23, 2013
Eighth Circuit Finds Missouri’s Denial of Medicaid Coverage of Medical Equipment
External Source and Andy DiAntonio - July 23, 2013
Q and A: The Eighth Circuit’s decision in Lankford v. Sherman
Sarah SomersThis Q&A describes the decision and implications of the Eight Circuit decision in Lankford v. Sherman, a challenge to…
- July 23, 2013
Fact Sheet: Deference to the Federal Agency in Medicaid Cases
Andy DiAntonioIn this fact sheet, we review and discuss court decisions on deference to sub-regulatory agency guidance. In these cases,…
- July 23, 2013
NHeLP Amicus Brief in Conestoga Wood Specialties Corporation v. Kathleen
Sarah SomersNHeLP amicus brief in Conestoga Wood Specialties v. Kathleen Sebelius arguing that established standards of medical care and prevailing…
- July 23, 2013
NHELP Amicus Brief in Annex Medical Inc. v. Kathleen Sebelius
Jane PerkinsNHeLP amicus brief in Annex Medical Inc. v. Kathleen Sebelius defending the Affordable Care Act?s contraceptive coverage requirements before…
- July 23, 2013
NHeLP Amicus Brief in William Grote III v. Kathleen Sebelius
Jane PerkinsNHeLP amicus brief in William Grote III v. Kathleen Sebelius defending the Affordable Care Act?s contraceptive coverage requirements before…
- July 23, 2013
NHeLP Amicus Brief in Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. v. Kathleen Sebelius
Jane PerkinsNHeLP amicus brief in Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. v. Kathleen Sebelius defending the Affordable Care Act?s contraceptive coverage requirements.…
- July 23, 2013
NHeLP Amicus Brief in Autocam Corp. v. Kathleen Sebelius
Jane PerkinsNHeLP amicus brief in Autocam Corp. v. Kathleen Sebelius defending the Affordable Care Act?s contraceptive coverage requirements before the…
- July 23, 2013
NHeLP Amicus Brief in Frank O’Brien Jr. v. HHS
Jane PerkinsNHeLP amicus brief in Frank O?Brien Jr. v. HHS defending the Affordable Care Act?s contraceptive coverage requirements in a…
- July 23, 2013
Health Advocate: ACA Reproductive Health Litigation: Comments
Jina Dhillon and Andy DiAntonioThe Affordable Care Act's (ACA) contraceptive coverage requirements have been the subject of a number of lawsuits and more…
