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August 15, 2022
Questions and Answers on the 2022 Proposed Rule Addressing Nondiscrimination Protections under the ACA’s Section 1557
Mara Youdelman, Wayne Turner, Abigail Coursolle, Elizabeth Edwards, Jennifer Lav, and Madeline Morcelle Q&A
In courts and through regulatory action, the Biden-Harris administration is vigorously working to address health equity. This includes strengthening the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) nondiscrimination requirements. On August 4, 2022, the administration released a proposed rule that would reinstate key provisions of the ACA’s nondiscrimination requirements repealed by the…
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April 27, 2022
Abortion Coverage Under Medicaid
Fabiola Carrión, Cat Duffy, and Courtney Mendoza Q&A
This Q&A provides an overview of how the federal government and states cover abortion under Medicaid. The Q&A’s Appendix provides a chart looking at every state’s coverage, including links to certification forms and state policies. While federal Medicaid funding for abortion is severely constrained, it is not completely unavailable.…
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April 6, 2022
Q&A: Recent EPSDT Cases
Jane Perkins and Amanda Avery NHeLP Matters, Health Advocate, Court Document, Q&A
The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment provisions are among the most specific in the Medicaid Act. This Fact Sheet summarizes three recent court cases that analyze what states must do to comply with EPSDT and discusses an opinion certifying an EPSDT case as class action.
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March 2, 2022
Q&A from Doulas Know Best: Lessons Learned from California’s Doula Pilot Programs
Amy Chen and Alexis Robles-Fradet Q&A, Fact Sheet, Article
This document lists the question and answers from the panel discussion titled Doulas Know Best: Lessons Learned from California's Doula Pilot Programs. These questions were submitted during the panel discussion and during registration for the panel. The answers are a combined effort of NHeLP staff, panel presenters, and attendees.
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July 16, 2021
Q&A: 2020 Circuit Decisions on Private Enforcement of the Medicaid Act
Jane Perkins Q&A
Individuals rely on a civil rights statute, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, to enforce provisions of the Medicaid Act. During 2020, three circuits issued four decisions assessing private enforcement of the Medicaid Act. In contrast to circuit activities in 2019, which saw courts allow private enforcement, the opinions in 2020…
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October 15, 2019
DHS’ Final Rule: Impact of Public Charge on Health Care and Benefits
Mara Youdelman and Priscilla Huang Q&A, Issue Brief
On August 12, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a final rule redefining the term “public charge.” The rule makes fundamental changes to the longstanding application of public charge to the receipt of public benefits for certain immigrants. Nine lawsuits were filed challenging the rule. As of…
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Questions and Answers on the 2022 Proposed Rule Addressing Nondiscrimination Protections under the ACA’s Section 1557

Abortion Coverage Under Medicaid

Q&A: Recent EPSDT Cases

Q&A from Doulas Know Best: Lessons Learned from California’s Doula Pilot Programs

Q&A: 2020 Circuit Decisions on Private Enforcement of the Medicaid Act

DHS’ Final Rule: Impact of Public Charge on Health Care and Benefits