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April 12, 2013
Medicaid for new attorneys
Jane Perkins and Sarah Somers Issue Brief
This paper provides the new attorney with a general overview of the Medicaid program?its administration, eligibility and service rules. The focus is on federal statutes and regulations, not state-specific Medicaid programs.
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April 11, 2013
NHeLP Comments: CMS’ Changes to Definition of “Lawfully Present”
Mara Youdelman Comments
Comment letter opposing the exclusion of young people (commonly known as DREAM-Act eligible youth) granted deferred action from health reform as the decision undermines the law, lacks legal or policy justification and will potentially further health disparities.
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April 11, 2013
Health Advocate: 2012 Case Round Up
Jane Perkins Health Advocate
As in previous years, 2012 produced a number of important Medicaid decisions. This issue of the Health Advocate summarizes the two Medicaid opinions issued by the United States Supreme Court and highlights some of the activity in the federal circuit courts of appeal.
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April 11, 2013
Health Advocate: Section 1115 Waivers: More than Meets the Eye
dfitzgerald Health Advocate
This issue of the Health Advocate provides background on Medicaid Section 1115 waivers, which allow participating states an exception to some Medicaid requirements. Section 1115 waivers have been problematic and present a number of issues for health advocates as HHS has allowed states to use this authority to make…
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April 11, 2013
Health Advocate: Major Changes for Individuals Who Are Dually Eligible
David Machledt Health Advocate
This issue of the Health Advocate provides background on individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid (?dual eligible beneficiaries?) and identifies key issues as many states expand managed care to this diverse population.
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April 11, 2013
10 Reasons the Medicaid Expansion Helps to Address Health Disparities
dfitzgerald Issue Brief
The Affordable Care Act?s Medicaid Expansion has the potential to extend health coverage to up to 17 million individuals?an important step in combating health disparities in low-income and communities of color. Despite this huge potential, many states are still weighing whether to adopt the expansion. NHeLP?s 10 Reasons the…
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Medicaid for new attorneys

NHeLP Comments: CMS’ Changes to Definition of “Lawfully Present”

Health Advocate: 2012 Case Round Up

Health Advocate: Section 1115 Waivers: More than Meets the Eye

Health Advocate: Major Changes for Individuals Who Are Dually Eligible

10 Reasons the Medicaid Expansion Helps to Address Health Disparities