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A public interest law firm providing pro bono legal services to Mass. residents in low-income situations experiencing difficulty accessing health care.

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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
HLA joined @nhelp.bsky.social, @centerforpublicrep.bsky.social, and 68 other orgs in filing an amicus brief in Massachusetts v. Oz challenging the Trump administration’s regulations imposing #Medicaid work requirements. Learn more & read the full brief here: healthlawadvocates.org/news-item/am...
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Amicus: Massachusetts v. Oz (District Court of Massachusetts)
Health Law Advocates joined the National Health Law Program, the Center for Public Representation, and 68 other organizations in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump administration’s…
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We are very saddened to hear the news of Dolly Parton's passing. We were honored to host Jad Abumrad, producer of the podcast "Dolly Parton's America," as the featured speaker of our 30th Annual Benefit Breakfast. In honor of Dolly, check out the 9-part series: www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/dol...
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Dolly Parton's America : Episodes | WNYC Studios | Podcasts
The story of a legend at the crossroads of America’s culture wars.
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The Summer 2026 edition of The Docket Newsletter is here! ☀️📰 Inside you'll find new client stories, updates on our initiatives, insights into our policy advocacy and outreach, and more! Check out the newest edition of The Docket here: conta.cc/4wojxNC
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HLA's Docket: Summer 2026
Email from Health Law Advocates Get the latest in this edition of the Docket! The Docket: Summer 2026 WHAT'S INSIDE: Client Spotlights Andrea's story Bernardo's story Facts and Figures New Data on the
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Breaking news: @massgovernor.bsky.social includes $3.3 million for HLA's Mental Health Advocacy Program for Kids in final FY'27 budget! 🎉 Thank you to Gov. Healey and the Conference Committee for prioritizing the mental health and wellbeing of children and their families. #mapoli #mhapforkids
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
We are thrilled to announce that New York Times bestselling author @tayari.bsky.social will be the featured speaker at HLA's 31st Annual Benefit Breakfast! Learn more about the Benefit Breakfast here: healthlawadvocates.org/breakfast #hlabreakfast #healthcarejustice
An image of author Tayari Jones wearing a red blouse with text reading: "31st Annual Benefit Breakfast, Friday November 20, 2026, 7:00-9:15AM. Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton St, Boston, MA. Featured Speaker: Tayari Jones"
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
We're proud to join @fenwayhealth.bsky.social and organizations across the country in affirming that access to care, especially gender-affirming care, is strengthened through partnership. Read the coalition statement here: fenwayhealth.org/protecting-a...
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Protecting Access to Established Research-Backed Healthcare - Fenway Health
Protecting Access to Established, Research-Backed Healthcare, Including Transgender Healthcare, Is a Shared Responsibility Across Providers, Advocates, and
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Last week we had the honor of standing with @massgovernor.bsky.social and our partners for the announcement of new action to prevent medical debt from being reported to consumer credit agencies in Massachusetts. This is an important step in easing the financial burden of medical debt for consumers.
Health Law Advocates staff standing with Governor Maura Healey. Photo credits: Josh Qualls, Director of Photography, Office of Governor Maura HealeyHLA Executive Director Matt Selig and other leaders stand behind Governor Maura Healey at a podium. Photo credits: Josh Qualls, Director of Photography, Office of Governor Maura Healey.
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
HLA Attorney Andrew Cohen comments on the pervasive issue of medical debt and the announcement that several organizations will eliminate a significant amount of medical debt for some MA residents in a new article from WGBH. www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
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Millions in medical debt erased for 140,000 Massachusetts residents
Massive $170 million relief effort announced for tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents facing medical debt.
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
“I think we need to redefine ‘interdisciplinary’ to include legal support, because we see it working every day,” Supervising Attorney Jen Cedor said when speaking about the importance of medical-legal partnerships at the @healtheqcompact.bsky.social #HETS2026 www.baystatebanner.com/2026/06/11/l...
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Thank you to the @masenate.bsky.social for passing An Act Enhancing Child Welfare Protections! The bill includes reforms to the CRA system which directs children and families toward community-based services, including the Family Resource Centers, instead of the juvenile justice system.
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Thank you to the @massdph.bsky.social for issuing new recommendations for the staff of hospitals and other health care providers who may interact with Federal Immigration Officers. This guidance is an important step to ensure the safety and privacy of immigrant patients across Massachusetts.
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
HLA applauds @massago.bsky.social for issuing a legal advisory for providers who deliver gender-affirming care to trans and gender-diverse youth! The advisory affirms the legality of providing gender-affirming care for youth and calls attention to Massachusetts anti-discrimination protections.
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
We are honored to announce HLA's Deputy Director Marisol Garcia has been appointed as the next Director of the Commonwealth's Office of the Child Advocate! Read our full press statement here: healthlawadvocates.org/news-item/pr...
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Press Statement: Deputy Director Marisol Garcia appointed next Director of the Office of the Child Advocate
BOSTON – Health Law Advocates’ Executive Director Matt Selig and Board President Joshua Greenberg issued this statement following Governor Maura Healey’s announcement that HLA’s Deputy Director…
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
On May 20th, #MHAPforKids School Discipline Advocacy Fellow Elaine Marshall will present alongside #BUSPH Research Project Coordinator Isabel Redman at the 26th Annual Youth at Risk Conference! Learn more about the presentation and register here: pathwaysforchildren.regfox.com/yar-conferen...
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YAR Conference 2026
Online registration for YAR Conference 2026 starts on February 16th 2026. Online registration ends May 20th 2026.
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
On January 1st, 2027, new #Medicaid work requirements could causes interruptions in coverage for caregivers. HLA stands with family caregivers, who are essential to ensuring older individuals and people with disabilities are able to remain in their homes and communities. www.cnbc.com/2026/01/07/m...
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What Medicaid changes in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' mean for family caregivers’ health coverage
New Medicaid changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will require community engagement from beneficiaries ages 19 to 64. But family caregivers are exempt.
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Ahead of the 30th Annual Benefit Breakfast this Thursday, HLA's Executive Director Matt Selig was featured on the most recent episode of The Codcast! Check out the episode here: commonwealthbeacon.org/the-codcast/...
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When health care access is a legal puzzle - CommonWealth Beacon
On the monthly Health or Consequences episode of The Codcast, John McDonough of the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and Paul Hattis of the Lown Institute talk with Matt Selig, the executive di...
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Enhanced Premium Tax Credits protect 20M+ people from medical bills that drain savings & wreck credit. Join us and our partners @communitycatalyst.org and @familiesusa.bsky.social in urging Congress to make these tax credits permanent & repeal health care cuts: commcat.io/467vrRn #CareNotCuts
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
The Fall 2025 edition of The Docket Newsletter is here! 🍁🍂 For new client stories, updates on our initiatives, and insights into our policy advocacy, check out the newest edition of The Docket here: myemail.constantcontact.com/HLA-s-Docket...
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HLA's Docket: Fall 2025
Email from Health Law Advocates Get the latest in this edition of the Docket! The Docket: Fall 2025 WHAT'S INSIDE: Client Spotlights Conor Tricia Outreach Recap Back-to-School Season Policy Corner Eli
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Deputy Director Marisol Garcia testified in support of a bill that would reduce CRA filings by requiring school districts connect families with FRCs before filing with the court. MHAP for Kids knows that families thrive when they receive resources in their communities and avoid court involvement.
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Today, The Boston Globe published an important article on the prominence of school districts in Massachusetts turning to the courts to combat issues like chronic absenteeism rather than connecting families with appropriate resources. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/03/m...
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Schools are asking courts to intervene in response to chronic truancy by students - The Boston Globe
Critics argue schools should not turn to a judicial system that is built to prosecute criminal cases. Instead, children and families would benefit from help in connecting with support services.
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Andy Beshear @andybeshearky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
This “big, ugly bill” is dangerous and will destroy rural health care. In Kentucky alone, 35 hospitals are under the threat of closing, stripping care from families, cutting jobs and crippling local economies. 1/2
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Senator Josh Hawley urges his colleagues to avoid cuts to #medicaid in a new op-ed for the NYTimes: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/12/o... The proposed cuts would take away health care coverage for millions of Americans. Call your members of Congress to express your opposition to these cuts today.
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Opinion | Josh Hawley: Don’t Cut Medicaid
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Andrew Cohen, Lead Attorney of HLA's Access to Care and Coverage Practice, co-authors new op-ed on important steps hospitals can take to prepare in case of ICE visits. @medpagetoday.bsky.social @gfriedman.bsky.social #immigranthealth #healthcarejustice www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
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Opinion | With the Threat of ICE Raids Looming, Hospitals Must Be Prepared
Here's how health systems should respond
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
HLA commends the hundreds of health care workers in MA who signed an open letter urging health care institutions to protect immigrant patients and workers. We appreciate the important steps health care institutions have taken to protect their immigrant patients. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/17/b...
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Hundreds of Massachusetts health care workers urge hospitals to protect immigrant patients - The Boston Globe
"A growing number of our patients are canceling or not coming to appointments and delaying medical care that they need," states an open letter from clinicians.
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Excited to be with many partners today @bostonbar.bsky.social talking about how we can eliminate medical debt!
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
The Spring 2025 edition of our Docket Newsletter is here! 🌸🗞 Inside you will find client stories, a map of all the cases HLA worked in 2024, information about trainings hosted by our attorneys, and more! Check it out at the link below: conta.cc/4bOPgOn
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HLA's Docket: Spring 2025
Email from Health Law Advocates Get the latest in this edition of the Docket! The Docket: Spring 2025 WHAT'S INSIDE: Client Spotlights Ruth Noah Training Roundup: MHAP for Kids Trains FRC Staff Policy
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
#CommonwealthCareAlliance (CCA), one of the largest insurers of Massachusetts’ disabled, elderly, and low-income residents, is in financial turmoil. HLA is advocating alongside the Disability Policy Consortium to preserve access to care for enrollees. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/04/b...
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Insurer for nearly 50,000 poor, elderly, disabled people in Mass. running out of money - The Boston Globe
Disability advocates have called for Commonwealth Care Alliance to be placed into receivership to protect members' well-being.
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Thank you to the BBF Trustees and Staff for this special grant round! More and more residents in our community can use the help of an attorney to defend their rights as they come under threat.
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
In the new article below from Bloomberg Law, HLA Attorney Andrew Cohen comments on potential changes to federal funding of emergency Medicaid as the Trump administration continues to target immigrants. news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-a...
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Medicaid Set for Scrutiny as Trump Targets Immigration
The Trump administration’s laser focus on curtailing illegal immigration could test Medicaid programs that offer various forms of the low-income insurance benefit to patients regardless of immigration...
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Stand up against cuts to #Medicaid! The House Budget Committee has approved a budget resolution that includes $880B in cuts to Medicaid. We expect the House to vote on it next week. Call your reps at 866-426-2631 to let them know you oppose any cuts to Medicaid. #ProtectMedicaid @nhelp.bsky.social
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
#Medicaid provides free or low-cost coverage to millions of Americans, including kids, pregnant women, and people with disabilities. Proposals to cut funding put millions at risk, including here in MA. Call your member of Congress and #ProtectMedicaid at 866-426-2631. @nhelp.bsky.social
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Under Director Chopra’s leadership the CFPB took bold steps to protect consumers from medical debt’s terrible impact. The Trump Admin. should not have forced him out. The next director needs to continue fighting for consumers in the health care system. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/01/b...
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Trump fires director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - The Boston Globe
President Trump fired Rohit Chopra, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and an ally of Senator Elizabeth Warren.
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
HLA Attorneys Jennifer Cedor and Katherine Purrington collaborated with Boston Medical Center on a new publication discussing barriers to heart failure therapies for undocumented immigrants for the JHLT Open. 📰 Check it out at the link below! doi.org/10.1016/j.jh...
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Thank you to President Biden and his Administration for their dedication to protecting health care access. From expanding coverage, strengthening mental health parity, advancing access to gender-affirming care, fighting medical debt, and other gains, their hard work led to important progress.
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
The news that the new Administration and Congress plan to try to "dramatically shrink Medicaid" couldn't be more concerning for all who care about health care access. There'll be strong push back to Medicaid cuts and HLA will be part of it. We hope you will too. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
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Trump’s Return Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block - KFF Health News
Republicans in Washington are working on plans to shrink Medicaid, the nearly $900-billion-a-year government health insurance program that covers 1 in 5 Americans.
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
The CFPB's new rule from the Biden admin to remove #medicaldebt from #creditcreports will bring huge relief to millions of consumers who have had their credit histories devastated by injury or illness. HLA and #HCFA urge the incoming admin to keep it in place. www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/new...
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CFPB Finalizes Rule to Remove Medical Bills from Credit Reports | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule to ban the inclusion of medical bills on credit reports used by lenders and prohibit lenders from using medical information in t...
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
On Tuesday, February 4th, HLA Attorney Andrew Cohen will be speaking at MCLE about MLRI: Health Care Access Programs. The training will provide an in-depth look at MassHealth and other subsidized coverage in Massachusetts. Learn more about the program and sign up here: www.mcle.org/product/cata...
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MCLE | New England: CLE Programs, Webcasts and Publications
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Justice in Aging @justiceinaging.org · 20/12/2024
When states are forced to reduce their Medicaid budgets, in-home care services are often first on the chopping block.
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Cutting Medicaid Harms Older Adults No Matter How It’s Sliced - Justice in Aging
This fact sheet explains how Medicaid “reforms” being considered are all cuts that harm older adults. Whether the cuts come in the form of red tape such as work requirements and stricter eligibility r...
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
A per capita cap cuts Medicaid funding. NHeLP explains how it costs states billions and slashes health services for vulnerable populations. By Mara Youdelman healthlaw.org/resource/wha...
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What Is a Per Capita Cap and How Would It Impact Medicaid?
A per capita cap is a financing mechanism to dramatically cut Medicaid funding. NHeLP explains how a per capita cap would work. And how it would cost states billions of dollars and slash health care s...
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
We’re accepting applications for our 2025 paid summer law clerk class! (Check out our other openings too) hlainc.efficientapply.com/jobs/
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Current Career Opportunities at Health Law Advocates
See current career opportunities that are available at Health Law Advocates
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Our Senior Supervising Attorney Wells Wilkinson spoke to Sarah Betancourt of @wgbh.org about his work representing clients denied coverage for health service. www.wgbh.org/news/health/...
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'We're terrified': In the face of denied medical claims, families are constantly on edge
Jacob Dickison relies on ABA therapy, but insurers often push back about the necessity of his treatment.
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Health Law Advocates @hlamass.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
#DefendCFPB, which protects patients from medical debt every day!
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