News: Litigation and the Courts

August 27, 2024
Major Litigation Win: Court Rules Tennessee’s Medicaid Program Wrongfully Denied Health Care for Thousands
Andy DiAntonio
On August 26, 2024 a federal court handed down a major victory for Medicaid enrollees in Tennessee, including people…
June 28, 2024
Federal Court Again Rules against Medicaid Premiums and Other Harmful Provisions in Indiana
Andy DiAntonio
Washington, DC - The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia vacated the Department of Health and Human…
April 29, 2024
Fourth Circuit Uphold Medicaid Coverage of Gender-Affirming Care
Andy DiAntonio
Richmond, VA - The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has issued an en banc ruling…
April 15, 2024
Federal Judge Dismisses Another Medicaid Work Requirement Case
Andy DiAntonio
Washington, DC - On April 15, a federal judge formally dismissed the case Young v Becerra. In the case, four low-income…
April 5, 2024
Settlement Agreement Announced in Lawsuit Involving Intensive Behavioral Health Services
Charlie Blodnieks
Parties agree to work toward improving services for Medicaid members with complex mental health care needsDenver, CO — The…
March 12, 2024
Advocates File DOJ and OCR Complaints against Medicaid Programs in DC and Texas, Citing Violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Andy DiAntonio
Washington, DC - Today, the National Health Law Program (NHeLP), together with Disability Rights DC at University Legal Services…
February 21, 2024
Advocates Urge DOJ and OCR to Stop Colorado Medicaid Cuts, Citing Disabilities Act Violations
Andy DiAntonio
Washington, DC - This week, the Colorado Center on Law and Policy (CCLP) and the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) filed…
February 2, 2024
Judge Warns Florida Not to Ignore His Ruling Blocking Anti-Transgender Health Care Ban
Andy DiAntonio
“The court was not fooled by the state’s lawless behavior and manifest disregard for its ruling, but reserved action…
January 31, 2024
Health and Technology Justice Advocates File FTC Complaint against Deloitte for Faulty Medicaid Eligibility Software
Andy DiAntonio
In a formal complaint filed January 31, the National Health Law Program (NHeLP), the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC),…