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healthlaw.orgMAJOR MEDICAID LAWSUITMedicaid Enrollees Challenge Rule Threatening Coverage for People With Serious Health Conditions

🚨 BREAKING LITIGATION NEWS 🚨@nhelp.bsky.social @democracyforward.org & our partners are fighting to protect people with diabetes, cancer, HIV, substance use disorders & disabling mental health conditions who rely on Medicaid care. Learn more! healthlaw.org/news/medicai...

healthlaw.orgProtect Community Living: Congress Must Act to Preserve Two Critical Medicaid Provisions - National Health Law ProgramImagine, for a moment, that you were badly injured in an accident and have spent two years rotating between a hospital for multiple surgeries, a rehab hospital for recovery, and finally a nursing faci...

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Both MFP and the spousal impoverishment protections have a proven record and strong bipartisan support. Now is the time for Congress to act, to end the instability and uncertainty around these programs and make them permanent. Learn more with our latest blog: healthlaw.org/protect-comm...

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This week’s Timely Tip to Safeguard Medicaid focuses on demonstrating compliance with work requirements through educational enrollment. Learn more about student compliance with work requirements: healthlaw.org/timely-tips-...

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Beginning Oct 1 2029, OBBBA’s changes to PERM expose states to significant financial risk. Learn about how states can mitigate their liability with this week’s Timely Tip to Safeguard Medicaid: healthlaw.org/timely-tips-...

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@nhelp.bsky.social is seeking its next CFO/COO. This is a rare opportunity to help lead one of the nation’s foremost health law & policy organizations. https://www.dsgco.com/search/23463-national-health-law-program-chief-operating-and-financial-officer/

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Medicaid work requirement guidance must accurately reflect pregnancy protections. People are excluded from work requirements if they are pregnant or were pregnant within the past year.https://healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safeguard-medicaid/

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dailypress.comAfter states sue, Trump administration walks away from disability rights enforcementThe Trump administration’s move marks a sharp about-face for the federal government.

NHeLP in the news! NHeLP’s M. Geron Gadd warns, “it can make it much harder for people with disabilities and their families…to obtain needed services.” https://www.dailypress.com/2026/10/07/trump-administration-disability-rights-enforcement/

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. https://healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safeguard-medicaid/

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@nhelp.bsky.social is seeking its next CFO/COO. This is a rare opportunity to help lead one of the nation’s foremost health law & policy organizations. https://www.dsgco.com/search/23463-national-health-law-program-chief-operating-and-financial-officer/

healthlaw.orgNHeLP Comments on Health Reform Request for Information (RFI)In these comments on the Senate Finance Committee's Request for Information (RFI) on "Health Coverage that Works for Everyone," NHeLP highlights the importance of protecting and building upon current standards of health care coverage for low-income families and underserved individuals. The comments also emphasize that any future reform proposals must ensure minimum levels of covered services, such as children's services, behavioral health services, and sexual and reproductive health services; rein in the use of prior authorization and cost-sharing; implement quality measures; apply a health...

NHeLP’s comments to the Senate Finance Committee call for health coverage reforms that protect low-income and underserved communities. B https://healthlaw.org/resource/nhelp-comments-on-health-reform-request-for-information-rfi/

healthlaw.orgMedicaid and Reproductive Justice Collaborative Response to Senate Finance Request for Information on Health Coverage That Works for EveryoneOver 70 members of the Medicaid and Reproductive Justice (RJ) Collaborative and allied organizations and individuals submitted comments in response to the Senate Finance Committee’s Request for Information (RFI) on "Health Coverage That Works for Everyone." The Collaborative works to advance the RJ movement’s vision for Medicaid and universal health care reform. In 2024, it published its "Reproductive Justice Principles for Federal Universal Health Care Reform" for policymakers engaged in such efforts. Our comments offer our "Principles" as an actionable framework for answering the RFI's...

More than 70 members of the Medicaid and Reproductive Justice Collaborative submitted comments to Senate Finance Committee. https://healthlaw.org/resource/medicaid-and-reproductive-justice-collaborative-response-to-senate-finance-request-for-information-on-health-coverage-that-works-for-everyone/

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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. https://healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safeguard-medicaid/

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healthlaw.orgNational Coalition for Gender Justice in Health Policy Response to Senate Finance Request for Information on Health Coverage That Works for EveryoneThe National Coalition for Gender Justice in Health Policy (NCGJHP) and allies submitted comments in response to the Senate Finance Committee’s Request for Information on Health Coverage That Works for Everyone. NCGJHP is a cross-movement collective of over 110 organizations fighting for equitable access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) coverage for low-income and underserved communities via Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and federal health care reform. As our comments detail, any reforms to health coverage should be targeted at addressing inequities in SRH coverage and...

The National Coalition for Gender Justice in Health Policy (NCGJHP) submitted comments to the Senate Finance Committee thttps://healthlaw.org/resource/national-coalition-for-gender-justice-in-health-policy-response-to-senate-finance-request-for-information-on-health-coverage-that-works-for-everyone/

healthlaw.orgSupplemental Technical Guidance for States to Reduce Harms from Medicaid Work Reporting RequirementsThe June 2026 work requirements IFR created many new implementation considerations for states. In this guide, the Benefits Tech Advocacy Hub (a joint effort of NHeLP, TechTonic Justice, and Upturn) builds on our January 2026 technical guide in response to the IFR, describing technical implementation considerations for automating verification of compliance and exclusion/exception status (including a list of potential data sources), as well as ways to increase transparency, effectively monitor systems, and navigate vendor issues. We also point out potential technical design issues and...

Manual from the Benefits Tech Advocacy Hub, a joint effort of NHeLP, TechTonic Justice, and Upturn, breaks down key tech considerations for Medicaid work requirements. https://healthlaw.org/resource/supplemental-technical-guidance-for-states-to-reduce-harms-from-medicaid-work-reporting-requirements/

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stateline.orgMedical groups, patients sue Trump administration over Medicaid work requirements • StatelineMedicaid enrollees from five states and leading medical organizations filed a lawsuit Friday challenging new Medicaid work requirements.

People with serious health conditions are challenging new Medicaid work requirement rules. The lawsuit includes people living with chronic conditions. https://stateline.org/2026/09/21/medical-groups-patients-sue-trump-administration-over-medicaid-work-requirements/

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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. https://healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safeguard-medicaid/

healthlaw.orgTop 10 Suggestions for State Advocacy Regarding H.R. 1 Changes to Medicaid Eligibility for ImmigrantsMany immigrants’ eligibility for Medicaid will be significantly restricted under the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Act (H.R. 1). While H.R. 1 eliminated mandatory Medicaid funding for some individuals, it did not affect optional coverage for lawfully residing children and pregnant people pursuant to the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA), nor the From-Conception-to-End-of-Pregnancy (FCEP) option. States may continue to receive federal funding to provide coverage to these populations, and take other actions to mitigate the harm of this devastating loss of coverage...

UPDATED! H.R. 1 significantly restricts Medicaid eligibility for many immigrants, but states still have options. https://healthlaw.org/resource/top-10-suggestions-for-state-advocacy-regarding-h-r-1-changes-to-medicaid-eligibility-for-immigrants/

healthlaw.orgMAJOR MEDICAID LAWSUITMedicaid Enrollees Challenge Rule Threatening Coverage for People With Serious Health Conditions

A new Medicaid rule adds barriers for people with health conditions. “Every additional verification requirement can put coverage at risk, said NHeLP’s Jennifer Cannistra. https://healthlaw.org/news/medicaid-enrollees-challenge-rule-threatening-coverage-for-people-with-serious-health-conditions/

healthlaw.orgMAJOR MEDICAID LAWSUITMedicaid Enrollees Challenge Rule Threatening Coverage for People With Serious Health Conditions

A new Medicaid rule adds barriers for people with serious health conditions. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman called it a “de facto work requirement.” https://healthlaw.org/news/medicaid-enrollees-challenge-rule-threatening-coverage-for-people-with-serious-health-conditions/

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healthlaw.orgBlog: The Truth Behind the Trump Administration’s Rural Health PR CampaignSince August, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) newsroom has been on a rural health blitz, peppering inboxes with near-daily press releases that claim to “announce” funding for various rural programs in states around the country. The messages follow a recognizable pattern: splashy headlines with dollar signs, quotes from Members of Congress who voted for the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), and promises of “strengthened” systems and “cutting-edge technology”.

Since August, HHS has rolled out near-daily announcements touting new rural health funding. But what’s behind the headlines? Our latest analysis examines the messaging. By Geraldine Doetzer https://healthlaw.org/blog-the-truth-behind-the-trump-administrations-rural-health-pr-campaign/

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. https://healthlaw.org/news/medicaid-enrollees-challenge-rule-threatening-coverage-for-people-with-serious-health-conditions/

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healthlaw.orgNational Disability Organizations Condemn the Federal Government’s Abandonment of Its Commitment to Community Integration for People with Disabilities, as Approved by the Court in Texas v. Kennedy - N...DALLAS, TEXAS – Yesterday, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted an order implementing a settlement between the federal government, Texas, and four other states. The court...

The federal government has retreated from its commitment to people with disabilities living in their own homes and communities. NHeLP never will. The right to community integration remains protected by law, and we will keep fighting for it. Updates in Texas v Kennedy👇 healthlaw.org/news/nationa...

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...

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. https://healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safeguard-medicaid/

kffhealthnews.orgPhysician Groups Join Lawsuit Against CMS Over Medicaid Work Requirements - KFF Health NewsThe restrictions on who qualifies for an exemption due to "medical frailty" are arbitrary and capricious, the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics argue. Per the new Medicaid rules, which take effect Jan. 1, most adult enrollees must prove they are meeting an 80-hour-per-week target for work, school, or volunteering to secure and keep coverage.

KFF gives coverage of IFR lawsuit. Physician Groups Join Lawsuit Against CMS Over Medicaid Work Requirements. The restrictions on who qualifies for an exemption due to "medical frailty" are arbitrary and capricious. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/administration-news-092226/

thehill.comLawsuit targets ‘medically frail’ Medicaid work requirement exemptionA new lawsuit is challenging how the Trump administration plans to exempt medically frail people from Medicaid work requirements. Medicaid enrollees, alongside several major health care advoc…

NHeLP in the news! A new lawsuit challenges how medically frail people will be exempted from Medicaid work requirements. Under the administration’s rule. https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/6105262-lawsuit-trump-medicaid-work-requirements/

law360.comMedical Orgs Target Rule On Medicaid Work 'Frailty' Exclusion - Law360Federal regulation implementing a statutory "medical frailty" exclusion from Medicaid work requirements violates the Administrative Procedure Act, burdens healthcare providers and threatens to cause millions of people to lose their coverage, medical groups told a Maryland federal court in a complaint.

NHeLP in the news! Great reporting from Gianna Ferrarin and Law360. Check it out for an in-depth take on our work requirements case. https://www.law360.com/articles/2527523

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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/

healthlaw.orgState Law Alternatives for Medicaid Enforcement: Issue Brief 4 – State Anti-Discrimination Law ClaimsThis issue brief examines State Anti-Discrimination Law Claims and how they may be used to enforce and improve access to health care for low-income and underserved individuals. The brief provides examples of numerous health-related state anti-discrimination law claims, and highlights issues that advocates should consider before pursing these claims. The brief is the fourth in a series of issue briefs that detail state law alternatives for Medicaid enforcement.

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A new NHeLP issue brief explores how advocates can use state anti-discrimination laws to enforce and improve access to health care for low-incomecommunities. https://healthlaw.org/resource/state-law-alternatives-for-medicaid-enforcement-issue-brief-4-state-anti-discrimination-law-claims/

healthlaw.orgNHeLP Comments on Vaccine Recommendations Request for Information (RFI)NHeLP submitted comments in response to HHS’s Request for Information (RFI) regarding the categories used in the vaccine classification and recommendation system. In these comments, NHeLP opposes any changes to the classification system that allow HHS to downgrade vaccine recommendations, creating confusion, increasing vaccine hesitancy, and endangering public health. NHeLP urges HHS to retract past actions that have weakened access to vaccines through the imposition of measures not supported by science and the best available evidence, and to refrain from expanding the use of the “shared...

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NHeLP is urging HHS to protect clear, evidence-based vaccine recommendations. NHeLP also urges HHS to retract actions that weaken vaccine access. https://healthlaw.org/resource/nhelp-comments-on-vaccine-recommendations-request-for-information-rfi/

healthlaw.orgMAJOR MEDICAID LAWSUITMedicaid Enrollees Challenge Rule Threatening Coverage for People With Serious Health Conditions

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A second lawsuit has been filed with respect to the Trump Administration's flawed interpretation of the medically frail provision of the Medicaid work reporting requirement coming to a neighborhood near you on 1/1/27. Thank you to the plaintiffs and litigators!

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BREAKING🚨@nhelp.bsky.social, @democracyforward.org & our partners filed a lawsuit to protect Medicaid access for people with serious health conditions. Learn more about the case and the people impacted: healthlaw.org/news/medicai...

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healthlaw.orgMAJOR MEDICAID LAWSUITMedicaid Enrollees Challenge Rule Threatening Coverage for People With Serious Health Conditions

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BREAKING🚨@nhelp.bsky.social, @democracyforward.org & our partners filed a lawsuit to protect Medicaid access for people with serious health conditions. Learn more about the case and the people impacted: healthlaw.org/news/medicai...

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