Post-OBBBA Medicaid & ACA Defense

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August 3, 2026
NHeLP Comments | Work Requirement IFR
National Health Law Program (NHeLP) Comments
Medicaid work requirements do not increase employment. Instead, they result in substantial coverage loss which, in turn, leads to health and financial harm. In comments on CMS's interim final rule implementing work requirements, NHeLP urges the agency to follow the evidence and craft a final rule that minimizes coverage…
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August 3, 2026
Statement for the Record for the Senate Budget Committee Hearing entitled “Medicaid: The Reality”
Steven Schmidt Testimony
On August 4, 2026, the United States Senate Budget Committee held a hearing titled: “Medicaid: The Reality." NHeLP submitted a statement for the record emphasizing the importance of Medicaid and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). NHeLP's statement made clear that increased spending on HCBS is not evidence of fraud,…
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July 21, 2026
NHeLP Comments on Medicaid Managed Care State Directed Payments and Fee-for-Service Targeted Payments Proposed Rule
Geraldine Doetzer, Jennifer Lav, and Christina Piecora Comments
NHeLP submitted comments opposing this proposed rule, which would substantially restrict access to care for Medicaid beneficiaries by reducing payment limits on state directed payments (SDPs) in Medicaid managed care and certain fee-for-service supplemental payments. The comment focus on how these proposals go far beyond statutory requirements and would…
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July 16, 2026
[Webinar] The Fraud Myth and the Fight for Medicaid: Messaging Strategies for Advocates
Andy DiAntonio and Charlie Blodnieks Webinar
Claims about Medicaid fraud have become a central talking point in efforts to justify historic cuts to Medicaid and new barriers to coverage. These narratives stigmatize people who rely on Medicaid, create distrust of the people who provide care, distract from the real impacts of policy choices, and undermine…
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July 15, 2026
Accessing Contraceptives in Tennessee: A Toolkit for Young Adults
Rachel Utz and Christina Piecora Toolkit
This Toolkit was updated in partnership with Healthy and Free Tennessee with the goal of equipping young adults with the knowledge of their right to contraceptive access in Tennessee. It covers the basics of health insurance, the Affordable Care Act’s coverage and nondiscrimination protections, understanding key insurance documents, and…
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July 15, 2026
Using State MACS/BACS to Monitor OBBBA Work Requirement Implementation
Miriam Delaney Heard Issue Brief
Medicaid Advisory Committees (MACs) and/or Beneficiary Advisory Councils (BACs) provide a meaningful opportunity for stakeholders and enrollees to engage with state Medicaid officials and policymakers. Engagement will be crucial as states begin implementing OBBBA’s work requirements. This resource provides suggestions about how to work with state MACs/BACs to mitigate…
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NHeLP Comments | Work Requirement IFR

Statement for the Record for the Senate Budget Committee Hearing entitled “Medicaid: The Reality”

NHeLP Comments on Medicaid Managed Care State Directed Payments and Fee-for-Service Targeted Payments Proposed Rule

[Webinar] The Fraud Myth and the Fight for Medicaid: Messaging Strategies for Advocates

Accessing Contraceptives in Tennessee: A Toolkit for Young Adults

Using State MACS/BACS to Monitor OBBBA Work Requirement Implementation