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June 4, 2019
Q&A: Proposed Rollback of Nondiscrimination Protections Under the ACA’s Section 1557
Wayne Turner and Candace Gibson Q&A
In courts and through regulatory action, the administration is vigorously working to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA). On May 24, 2019, the administration released a proposed regulation that would undermine or eliminate key protections of the ACA’s nondiscrimination provision, Section 1557, from individuals who have experienced discrimination in…
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February 22, 2019
Abortion Coverage Under Medicaid
Fabiola Carrión 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. National Health Law Program Senior Attorney Fabiola Carrión notes that federal Medicaid "funding for abortion is severely constrained, but not completely unavailable.…
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February 1, 2019
Q&A: Department of Justice Policies on Consent Decrees and Injunctions
Jane Perkins Q&A
National Health Law Program Legal Director Jane Perkins explains a late fall DOJ memorandum on nationwide consent decrees and injunctions. Perkins also provides recommendations for advocates involved with federal and state or local government entities on myriad cases involving them regarding public institutions, housing, foster care systems and Medicaid…
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