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
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
Medicaid Expansion is Important for Children
External SourceThe new health care law expands the Medicaid program to provide healthcare for millions of uninsured individuals, primarily…
- July 23, 2013
10 Advocacy Steps To Support A Medicaid Expansion In Your State
Leo CuelloThis fact sheet provides advocates with ten steps they can take to more effectively advocate for Medicaid expansion in…
- 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 Supreme Court and Medicaid Expansion Resources
Leo CuelloIn National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, the Supreme Court decided that the ACA provision requiring states…
- July 23, 2013
The ACA Medicaid Coverage Option: An Affordable Way to Cover Thousands of Grani
External SourceThis issue brief from the New Hampshjire Fiscal Policy Institute identifies various potential health and economic benefits of the…
- July 23, 2013
Five Key Standards for Dual Eligible MOUs
Leo Cuello and David MachledtPursuant to authority created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office (MMCO) is supporting state demonstration…
- July 23, 2013
Responding to Medicaid Coverage Exclusions and Monetary Caps: A Review of Recen
Jane PerkinsQ: Our state Medicaid agency implemented a coverage policy that excludes certain items of medical equipment and places…
- July 23, 2013
The Medicaid Opportunity in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
External SourceDoesn?t Medicaid already cover the poorest New Mexicans? No. Most low-income adults cannot qualify for Medicaid…
- July 23, 2013
Comments to Arizona’s 1115 Waiver Amendment Request
Andy DiAntonioWilliam E. Morris Institute for Justice comments on Arizona 1115 Waiver ---------------------------------------------------…
- 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
Medicaid Expansion in Washington Fact Sheet
External SourceThis fact sheet describes the increased access to health care and fiscal/economic savings that could be realized if Washington…
- July 23, 2013
The Medicaid Opportunity in New Mexico
External SourceThis issue brief from the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty describes the potential benefits of adopting Medicaid…
- July 23, 2013
Medicaid Expansion in Tennessee Will Produce Additional Revenues That Will More
External SourceThe Supreme Court ruled in June that the new health reform law permits, rather than requires, states to…
- July 23, 2013
Medicaid Expansion in Tennessee Will Produce Additional Revenues That Will More
External SourceThe Supreme Court ruled in June that the new health reform law permits, rather than requires, states to…
