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March 13, 2023
NHeLP Comments on the HHS Prior Authorization Proposed Rule (2023)
Wayne Turner, David Machledt, and Sarah Somers Comments
In these comments on the Prior Authorization Proposed Rule, NHeLP urges HHS to go further to curb the abuse of prior authorization as a cost savings strategy that endangers patients’ health. NHeLP supports efforts to streamline prior authorization processing and bring greater transparency to denial rates and the clinical…
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March 7, 2023
National Health Law Program Comments on HHS’s Proposed Changes to Health Care Refusal Regulations
Madeline Morcelle, Charly Gilfoil, Cat Duffy, and Héctor Hernández-Delgado Comments
The National Health Law Program submitted comments on the Department of Health and Human Services's (HHS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to implement federal health care refusal laws, called "Safeguarding the Rights of Conscience as Protected by Federal Statutes.” Our comments thank HHS for proposing to rescind the most harmful…
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February 21, 2023
Comments on Utah’s Long Term Services and Supports for Behaviorally Complex Individuals Demonstration Amendment Request
Jennifer Lav Comments
In comments to the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Health Law Program urges HHS to reject Utah's request to fund services in nursing facilities for people with "behaviorally complex conditions."
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February 19, 2023
Protecting People with Disabilities and People with Limited English Proficiency during the Unwinding of the Continuous Coverage Provision
Elizabeth Edwards and Mara Youdelman Issue Brief, Fact Sheet
State planning for the unwinding of the Medicaid continuous coverage provision needs to include evaluation of a state's processes, policies, and systems for disability and language access. Failing to plan and monitor for disability and language access is the very type of disregard the non-discrimination protections were intended to…
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February 6, 2023
NHeLP Comments on New York State Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment
Jennifer Lav Comments
In these comments, NHeLP urges HHS to reject New York’s request for federal financial participation for institutions for mental disease, as increasing federal funding for institutional care risks serious harm to individuals with disabilities.
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February 6, 2023
Ten Ways the “Better Care Better Jobs Act” Helps Older Adults & People with Disabilities
Jennifer Lav and Dania Douglas Issue Brief, Article, Fact Sheet
Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) play a critical role in helping people with disabilities and older adults to receive the care and support they need, at home, in their communities. Years of underfunding and neglect have left HCBS systems struggling to cope with demand, resulting in long-waitlists…
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NHeLP Comments on the HHS Prior Authorization Proposed Rule (2023)

National Health Law Program Comments on HHS’s Proposed Changes to Health Care Refusal Regulations

Comments on Utah’s Long Term Services and Supports for Behaviorally Complex Individuals Demonstration Amendment Request

Protecting People with Disabilities and People with Limited English Proficiency during the Unwinding of the Continuous Coverage Provision

NHeLP Comments on New York State Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment

Ten Ways the “Better Care Better Jobs Act” Helps Older Adults & People with Disabilities