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July 10, 2026
NHeLP Comments on Excepted Fertility Benefits Proposed Rule
Fabiola De Liban, Héctor Hernández-Delgado, and Wayne Turner Comments
The U.S. Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services Departments proposed a rule that may allow some employers to offer limited fertility and IVF benefits outside ACA consumer protections. NHeLP submitted comments asking the Departments to withdraw this proposal and instead utilize mechanisms that would ensure that low- and…
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June 8, 2026
Know Your Rights: Access to Health Care for TGI Californians
Abigail Coursolle and Skyler Rosellini Fact Sheet
Recent Federal Executive Orders have purported to limit coverage of gender-affirming care, especially for Transgender, Gender Diverse, and Intersex (TGI) people, especially youth. Several of these Executive Orders have been challenged in the courts, and parts of them have been enjoined. There is no change to the law in…
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May 28, 2026
State Law Alternatives for Medicaid Enforcement: Issue Brief 2 – State Administrative Procedure Acts
Steven Schmidt Fact Sheet
This issue brief examines State Administrative Procedure Act claims and how they may be used to enforce and improve access to health care for low-income and underserved individuals. The brief explores numerous potential Medicaid-related state APA claims, and highlights issues that advocates should consider before pursing these claims. The…
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May 12, 2026
Current Coverage of Gender-Affirming Puberty Blockers, Hormones, and Surgeries by Coverage Type, Age in California
Abbi Coursolle Fact Sheet
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February 25, 2026
NHeLP Response to HHS RFI on Accelerating the Use of AI in Clinical Care
Brit Vanneman, Elizabeth Edwards, and Shandra Hartly Comments
HHS requested information on supporting innovation and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical care. NHeLP's response highlights the abundant research that discusses how AI in health care can exacerbate bias and lead to improper, harmful decisions. NHeLP's comments also discussed how our experience with AI and the research…
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February 17, 2026
State Law Alternatives for Medicaid Enforcement: Issue Brief 1 – Writs of Mandamus
Steven Schmidt Issue Brief
This issue brief examines Writs of Mandamus in state courts and how they may be used to enforce and improve access to health care for low-income and underserved individuals. The brief provides background on the elements of a mandamus action and explores potential Medicaid-related claims that advocates may pursue.…
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NHeLP Comments on Excepted Fertility Benefits Proposed Rule

Know Your Rights: Access to Health Care for TGI Californians

State Law Alternatives for Medicaid Enforcement: Issue Brief 2 – State Administrative Procedure Acts

Current Coverage of Gender-Affirming Puberty Blockers, Hormones, and Surgeries by Coverage Type, Age in California

NHeLP Response to HHS RFI on Accelerating the Use of AI in Clinical Care

State Law Alternatives for Medicaid Enforcement: Issue Brief 1 – Writs of Mandamus