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The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) protects and improves access to health care for low-income and underserved people and works to advance health equity. We believe that everyone should have access to high quality, equitable health care.

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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The Medicaid 5-year bar for many immigrants may not mean waiting 5 years after getting LPR status. Time spent in other qualifying statuses can count toward the bar. healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safegu…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Starting Oct. 1, major changes to immigrant Medicaid eligibility take effect. Most Medicaid coverage will be limited to citizens, LPRs, Cuban/Haitian entrants, and COFA migrants. healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safegu…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Six-month Medicaid renewals are coming,but states must protect continuous coverage. Children, pregnant and postpartum enrollees, and others may be excluded from the 6-month requirement. healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safegu…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
People with serious conditions rely on Medicaid care. “The administration’s rule turns [medical frailty] protection into yet another obstacle,” said NHeLP’s Jane Perkins. healthlaw.org/news/medicaid-enrolle…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
States are moving fast on OBBBA Medicaid changes. A new guide from @communitycatalyst.org and @nhelp.bsky.social NHeLP helps advocates navigate oversight, identify advocacy strategies, and take action. By Kaylan Szafranski & Elizabeth Edwards. healthlaw.org/resource/sta...
States are moving fast on OBBBA Medicaid changes. A new guide from @communitycatalyst.org and @nhelp.bsky.social NHeLP helps advocates navigate oversight, identify advocacy strategies, and take action. By Kaylan Szafranski & Elizabeth Edwards. https://healthlaw.org/resource/state-advocates-guide-to-obbba-oversight-advocacy-in-a-changing-environment/
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Starting in 2027, Medicaid Expansion enrollees will face shorter renewal periods. OBBBA reduces the renewal period for most Expansion enrollees from 12 to 6 months, and states must provide effective notice when these changes affect coverage. healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safegu…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Five Medicaid enrollees & leading medical groups filed a lawsuit challenging rules that threaten coverage for people with serious health conditions. healthlaw.org/news/medicai...
NHeLP & democracyforward.org represent plaintiffs, with Legal Council for Health Justice, Legal Aid of Western Missouri & Indiana Justice Project.
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Medicaid work requirements could create new barriers to keeping coverage. New documentation requirements mean many people will need help from state call centers, but long wait times, confusing systems, can lead to procedural coverage losses.https://healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safeguard-medicaid/
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
2027 SUMMER LEGAL INTERNSHIPS! NHeLP seeks law students who will be between their second and third years of law school during Summer 2027 (i.e., “rising 3Ls”). nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
2027 SUMMER LEGAL INTERNSHIPS! NHeLP seeks law students who will be between their second and third years of law school during Summer 2027 (i.e., “rising 3Ls”). nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🚨 Beware of Medicaid scams! When new Medicaid requirements take effect, scammers may try to steal personal information or money by posing as Medicaid officials. Protect yourself! healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safegu…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Having Medicaid coverage isn’t enough if you can’t find a provider who can see you .https://healthlaw.org/states-should-take-action-to-enforce-network-adequacy-for-behavioral-health-access-in-medicaid-managed-care/
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
2027 SUMMER LEGAL INTERNSHIPS! NHeLP seeks law students who will be between their second and third years of law school during Summer 2027 (i.e., “rising 3Ls”). nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Clear notices matter when Medicaid work requirements take effect. States must regularly notify potentially affected enrollees about changes to their eligibility and provide notices through at least two methods, such as mail, email, etc. healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safegu…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Welcome to NHeLP! Leah Mortimer is a Maeve McKean Women’s Law and Public Policy Fellow.
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
1.8M people could lose Medicaid coverage each year due to restrictions on the medical frailty exemption. “People living with serious conditions need Medicaid coverage,” said NHeLP’s Jane Perkins. healthlaw.org/news/nhelp-files-amic…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Medicaid work requirements could disrupt coverage for people with serious health conditions. NHeLP and 70+ organizations filed an amicus brief highlighting the stakes for people with cancer, diabetes, HIV, kidney disease & more. healthlaw.org/news/nhelp-files-amic…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Medi-Cal changes are affecting some immigrant youth. While eligibility changes do not apply to youth under 19, current and former foster youth up to age 26, or immigrants with a “satisfactory immigration status. healthlaw.org/resource/immigrant-yo…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Join the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) and Disability Rights California for a webinar on CCS and navigating due process rights, grievances, appeals, and tools to help children and youth get the care they need. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Medicaid work requirements have a complicated “lookback period", and the rules differ for applications and renewals. For applications, states can choose a lookback period of one, two, or three consecutive months before the application. healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safegu…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Join the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) and Disability Rights California for a webinar on CCS and navigating due process rights, grievances, appeals, and tools to help children and youth get the care they need. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Medicaid work requirement notices should be clear, accessible, and timely. States preparing to implement work requirements on January 1, 2027 should have begun notifying potentially affected enrollees by September 1, 2026. healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safegu…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
“When Medicaid eligibility systems fail, people can lose coverage,” said Shandra Hartly, Senior Attorney at NHeLP. As states race to implement new Medicaid requirements, transparency and strong safeguards are essential. healthlaw.org/medicaid-eligibility-…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
“The public deserves to know who is building these systems, how billions of taxpayer dollars are being spent, and what accountability exists when the technology fails,” said NHeLP Executive Director Jennifer Cannistra. healthlaw.org/medicaid-eligibility-…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Not all income is “earned income.” Under the Medicaid work requirements IFR, states must use household Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI), not individual income, to determine whether someone meets the $580 monthly threshold for compliance. healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safegu…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Who builds the systems that decide whether millions qualify for Medicaid? NHeLP’s new interactive map identifies the companies behind state eligibility systems and provides access to contracts and related documents. Explore the map: healthlaw.org/medicaid-eligibility-…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Join the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) and Disability Rights California for a webinar on CCS and navigating due process rights, grievances, appeals, and tools to help children and youth get the care they need. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Thousands of people have wrongly lost Medicaid due to errors in automated eligibility systems. NHeLP’s new map tracks state contracts behind these systems, bringing greater transparency to decisions that affect people’s health coverage. healthlaw.org/medicaid-eligibility-…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Medicaid coverage cliff could leave people with nowhere affordable to turn. People who cannot meet OBBBA’s Medicaid work requirements may also lose access to Marketplace subsidies. healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safegu…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Join the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) and Disability Rights California for a webinar on CCS and navigating due process rights, grievances, appeals, and tools to help children and youth get the care they need. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Join the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) and Disability Rights California for a webinar on CCS and navigating due process rights, grievances, appeals, and tools to help children and youth get the care they need. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
School counts toward Medicaid work requirements. Enrollment at least half-time fully satisfies the monthly requirement. healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safegu…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Medicaid must be accessible to everyone. Federal nondiscrimination laws require states to ensure people with disabilities have equal access to Medicaid applications, renewals, notices, call centers, and online services. healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safegu…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Join the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) and Disability Rights California for a webinar on CCS and navigating due process rights, grievances, appeals, and tools to help children and youth get the care they need. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Join the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) and Disability Rights California for a webinar on CCS and navigating due process rights, grievances, appeals, and tools to help children and youth get the care they need. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Language should never be a barrier to Medicaid. Federal civil rights laws require Medicaid agencies to provide meaningful access for people with limited English proficiency. healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safegu…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Medicaid systems should protect people, not put their coverage at risk. Errors in eligibility systems can cause serious harm, and the rapid changes required by OBBBA increase the risk of mistakes. By Sarah Grusin healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safegu…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Hospitals can help protect Medicaid coverage. Nonprofit hospitals must invest in their communities to maintain their tax-exempt status, and that includes identifying community needs and deciding where resources can have the greatest impact. Ahttps://healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safeguard-medicaid/
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
A hearing “allows you to temporarily freeze an adverse action and keep your benefits while your appeal is being reviewed,” says NHeLP's Alicia Emanuel. If your coverage is at risk, don’t wait to appeal. www.newsfromthestates.com/article/medi...
A hearing “allows you to temporarily freeze an adverse action and keep your benefits while your appeal is being reviewed,” says NHeLP's Alicia Emanuel. If your coverage is at risk, don’t wait to appeal.  https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/medi-cal-changing-heres-what-do-if-youre-worried-about-coverage
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
If you get health coverage through the Marketplace, filing your taxes matters. To keep your Advance Premium Tax Credits (APTCs), you must file a tax return and reconcile the tax credits you received. healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safegu…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Accountability matters. A new state audit found significant obstacles to reviewing Florida's Medicaid eligibility process following the COVID-19 unwinding. @nhelp.bsky.social and @flhealthjustice.bsky.social challenged Florida's unlawful Medicaid terminations in court. www.wlrn.org/light/health...
Accountability matters. A new state audit found significant obstacles to reviewing Florida's Medicaid eligibility process following the COVID-19 unwinding. The National Health Law Program, alongside the Florida Health Justice Project, challenged Florida's unlawful Medicaid terminations in court. https://www.wlrn.org/light/health/2026-08-06/auditor-general-desantis-administration-significantly-delayed-access-to-medicaid-records
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
New ACA benefit defrayal rules could make it harder for states to expand health coverage. NHeLP's latest issue brief breaks down what's changed, the challenges ahead, and practical strategies to protect access to EHB benefits. healthlaw.org/resource/sta...
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Good data leads to better policy. In its June 2026 report to Congress, MACPAC calls for meaningful reporting on Medicaid work requirements, including who loses coverage, who is excluded or excepted, and how compliance is measured. healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safegu…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
At the Senate Budget Committee's hearing, "Medicaid: The Reality," NHeLP urged lawmakers to protect Medicaid and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). healthlaw.org/resource/statement-fo…
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Medicaid needs champions nationwide. Through Health Law Partnerships across 24 states and Puerto Rico, the National Health Law Program is fighting to protect coverage, challenge barriers to care, and defend the rights of millions. Donate today. #ProtectMedicaid tinyurl.com/give-nhelp
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
61 years ago, Medicaid became law. Today, it faces one of the greatest threats in its history. NHeLP is fighting back against nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts. Donate today and help protect Medicaid. #ProtectMedicaid tinyurl.com/give-nhelp
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Protecting Medicaid takes a nationwide effort. Through Health Law Partnerships in 24 states and Puerto Rico, the National Health Law Program fights unlawful barriers to care through litigation, enforcement, and advocacy. Donate today. #ProtectMedicaid tinyurl.com/give-nhelp
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Donate today! Medicaid needs champions nationwide. Through Health Law Partnerships across 24 states and Puerto Rico, the National Health Law Program is fighting to protect coverage, challenge barriers to care, and defend the rights of millions. #ProtectMedicaid tinyurl.com/give-nhelp
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Protecting Medicaid takes a nationwide effort. Through Health Law Partnerships in 24 states and Puerto Rico, the National Health Law Program fights unlawful barriers to care through litigation, enforcement, and advocacy. Donate today. #ProtectMedicaid tinyurl.com/give-nhelp
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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
61 years ago today, Medicaid became law. Today, it faces one of the greatest threats in its history. NHeLP is fighting back against nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts. Donate today and help protect Medicaid. #ProtectMedicaid tinyurl.com/give-nhelp
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