By: Steven Schmidt
Executive Summary
This issue brief examines State Constitutional Claims and how they may be used to enforce and improve access to health care for low-income and underserved individuals. The brief provides examples of numerous health-related state constitutional claims, and gives advocates ideas for claims to explore in their state. The brief is the third in a series of issue briefs that will detail state law alternatives for Medicaid enforcement.
State Law Alternatives for Medicaid Enforcement: Issue Brief 1 – Writs of Mandamus
State Law Alternatives for Medicaid Enforcement: Issue Brief 2 – State Administrative Procedure Acts
State Law Alternatives for Medicaid Enforcement: Issue Brief 3 – State Constitutional Claims
