The Last Week Tonight team did an incredible job explaining the positive impacts of #Medicaid and all the ways that partisan politics, underfunding, administrative barriers, and corporate greed have blunted Medicaid's ability to help individuals and families.

Advocates highlight long wait times & accessibility issues in state Medicaid programs. Alicia Emanuel from NHeLP sheds light on challenges faced by consumers, especially those with disabilities. insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/medic…

Thank you John Oliver & team to raising awareness of why Medicaid matters & how work reporting requirements, the unwinding, and Medicaid managed care plans have undercut access. Shout out to colleagues National Health Law Program & beyond who contributed to this excellent piece.

Blog: CMS's final rule streamlining Medicaid, CHIP, and Basic Health Program processes could revolutionize healthcare access! Let's champion initiatives that promote accessibility and equity in healthcare! #Medicaid #CHIP #HealthcareAccess healthlaw.org/how-the-new-me…

We envision a society where everyone has access to quality health care and can achieve their own highest attainable standard of health. Learn how our new organizational design is helping us achieve that vision! #HealthLaw #HealthJustice healthlaw.org/news/advancing…

Breaking: HHS releases final rule simplifying Medicaid, CHIP, and BHP eligibility/enrollment, prioritizing continuous coverage for all. Advocates, stay informed with this guide! #HealthcarePolicy #Medicaid #CHIP #BHP healthlaw.org/resource/new-m…

Tomorrow, April 18th, NHeLP's Dania Douglas will participate in the Women in Government Relations expert panel focused on key aspects of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) and its potential impact on future policymaking. wgr.org/events/EventDe…

This #BMHW24 , we are claiming the right to live and thrive despite racism, poverty, and structural policies that affect our access to quality and equitable reproductive health care. Support @BlackMamasMatterAlliance in the movement for better maternal outcomes for Black Mamas.

Exciting progress in maternal healthcare! 43 states and D.C. are now taking steps towards Medicaid coverage for doula care, thanks to initiatives led by NHeLP and other national groups. ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/04/11/sta…

California DHCS launched the Medi-Cal doula benefit on Jan 1, 2023, providing doula care for Medi-Cal enrollees! With up to 11 visits, this promotes birth equity for all. To support this cause, CHCF works with NHeLP to study California's doula landscape. chcf.org/blog/more-doul…

#BlackMamas are demanding bodily freedom, autonomy, and reproductive justice NOW! Join in by RTing and sharing how you or/your organization are uplifting & empowering Black Mamas. We want to hear from you! #BMHW24

A new Congress has a 'lookback period' to review previous administration's rules. From nursing home staffing to reproductive care, crucial decisions ahead. Efforts to reduce discrimination and boost access for underserved populations are key. axios.com/2024/04/15/bid…

State Medicaid programs face scrutiny as consumers encounter long wait times for assistance. Alicia Emanuel from NHeLP highlights the challenges, noting the pandemic backlog exacerbating existing issues. Advocates emphasize the need for systemic reform. usatoday.com/story/news/hea…

Survey will close on April 15. Are you a doula working in CA? Do you want more resources for your work? Please take 15 minutes to fill out our anonymous doula workforce survey! Enter to win one of forty $200 gift cards we’re raffling. healthlaw.org/nhelp-doula-su…

This Thursday, April 18th, NHeLP's Dania Douglas will participate in the Women in Government Relations expert panel focused on key aspects of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) and its potential impact on future policymaking. wgr.org/events/EventDe…

We at NHeLP are joining Black Mamas Matter Alliance to celebrate Black Maternal Health Week! Join us for a week centering Black women’s scholarship, maternity care work, and advocacy. blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw #BMHW24 ties & conversations to shift the state of Black Maternal Health in the U.S.

#MedEx means: Healthy communities, thriving economies, access to aff ordable coverage for all. Must we go on? Join the movement for Medicaid Expansion!

Over 325,000 Tennesseans have been terminated from coverage during this unwinding process. Find the breakdown of the data in your state: kff.org/affordable-car…