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.
- April 15, 2013
Fact Sheet: The Supreme Court’s ACA Decision and Its Implications for Medicaid
Jane PerkinsIn National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, the Supreme Court decided its first ACA case. While potentially affecting…
- April 15, 2013
State Health Official letter regarding Newborn Deeming (Cross reference under CHIPRA)
dfitzgeraldThis letter is one of a series that provides guidance on the implementation of the Children?s Health Insurance Program…
- April 12, 2013
NHeLP’s 5 Ways Health Reform Helps Medicaid Beneficiaries
Leo Cuello and David MachledtHealth reform spells big changes for the Medicaid program and important new protections for Medicaid beneficiaries. NHeLP?s Top 5…
- April 12, 2013
NHeLP’s 5 Ways Health Reform Helps Address Disparities
Mara YoudelmanHealth reform took a significant step toward addressing health care disparities by expanding access to affordable health insurance, making…
- April 12, 2013
NHeLP’s 5 Ways Health Reform Helps Individuals Get Insurance
Byron GrossWhen fully implemented, health reform has the potential to extend health insurance to up to 32 million individuals, making…
- April 12, 2013
Medicaid for new attorneys
Jane Perkins and Sarah SomersThis paper provides the new attorney with a general overview of the Medicaid program?its administration, eligibility and service rules.…
- April 12, 2013
Affordable Care Act: Implementation Timeline
External SourceThis brief provides a year-by-year timeline of when different provisions of the ACA become effective.
- April 11, 2013
NHeLP Comments: CMS’ Changes to Definition of “Lawfully Present”
Mara YoudelmanComment letter opposing the exclusion of young people (commonly known as DREAM-Act eligible youth) granted deferred action from health…
- April 11, 2013
Health Advocate: 2012 Case Round Up
Jane PerkinsAs in previous years, 2012 produced a number of important Medicaid decisions. This issue of the Health Advocate summarizes…
- April 11, 2013
Health Advocate: Section 1115 Waivers: More than Meets the Eye
dfitzgeraldThis issue of the Health Advocate provides background on Medicaid Section 1115 waivers, which allow participating states an exception…
- April 11, 2013
Health Advocate: Major Changes for Individuals Who Are Dually Eligible
David MachledtThis issue of the Health Advocate provides background on individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid (?dual eligible beneficiaries?)…
- April 11, 2013
10 Reasons the Medicaid Expansion Benefits Women Living with HIV
Jina Dhillon and Deborah ReidThe Affordable Care Act?s Medicaid Expansion has the potential to extend health coverage for many women living with HIV…
- December 31, 2008
Fact Sheet: Private Enforcement of the Medicaid Act
Jane PerkinsMedicaid recipients and applicants may encounter problems when state Medicaid programs do not comply with mandatory requirements of the…
- January 15, 2005
Fact Sheet: Medicaid Medical Care Advisory Committees
Jane Perkins and Sarah SomersFederal law requires states to have a Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) to advise the Medicaid agency about health…
- October 23, 2003
Measuring Preventive Health Performance A Primer for Child Advocates on the Medicaid EPSDT Reporting Form
Litigation TeamSince 1990, state Medicaid programs have been required to use a uniform reporting form to report on their Early…