National Health Law Program
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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.
Check out our latest "Timely Tip to Safeguard Medicaid" - how OBBBA eliminates premium tax credits for lawfully present immigrants. Learn more at https://healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safeguard-medicaid/
January 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Check out our latest "Timely Tip to Safeguard Medicaid" - how OBBBA eliminates premium tax credits for lawfully present immigrants. Learn more at https://healthlaw.org/timely-tips-to-safeguard-medicaid/
New resource from NHeLP outlines key data metrics California should include in its Medi-Cal OBBBA/H.R. 1 dashboard to track coverage losses and impacts statewide. By Kim Lewis & Skyler Rosellini 🔗 https://healthlaw.org/resource/ca-key-metrics-for-h-r-1-medicaid-dashboard/
January 15, 2026 at 8:06 PM
New resource from NHeLP outlines key data metrics California should include in its Medi-Cal OBBBA/H.R. 1 dashboard to track coverage losses and impacts statewide. By Kim Lewis & Skyler Rosellini 🔗 https://healthlaw.org/resource/ca-key-metrics-for-h-r-1-medicaid-dashboard/
OBBBA tightens provider taxes that fund Medicaid, and new CMS guidance goes even further. A new fact sheet. By G. Doetzer, NHeLP & Community Catalyst https://healthlaw.org/resource/cms-preliminary-provider-tax-guidance-is-more-restrictive-than-h-r-1-what-advocates-should-know-and-what-they-can-do/
January 14, 2026 at 9:03 PM
OBBBA tightens provider taxes that fund Medicaid, and new CMS guidance goes even further. A new fact sheet. By G. Doetzer, NHeLP & Community Catalyst https://healthlaw.org/resource/cms-preliminary-provider-tax-guidance-is-more-restrictive-than-h-r-1-what-advocates-should-know-and-what-they-can-do/
NHeLP’s Geraldine Doetzer warns Congress’s delay on ACA subsidies hurts families now: “People can’t wait or float the cost while lawmakers debate.” Millions already locked into 2026 plans. https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/01/congress-weighs-future-of-expired-health-care-subsidies/
January 14, 2026 at 8:22 PM
NHeLP’s Geraldine Doetzer warns Congress’s delay on ACA subsidies hurts families now: “People can’t wait or float the cost while lawmakers debate.” Millions already locked into 2026 plans. https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/01/congress-weighs-future-of-expired-health-care-subsidies/
ENTREVISTA EN RADIO BILINGÜE: Héctor Hernández-Delgado (NHeLP) explica cómo el fin de subsidios disparará primas y dejará a al menos 1 millón de latinos sin seguro. Escucha: https://radiobilingue.org/es/blog/la-ultraderecha-avanza-en-el-continente
January 13, 2026 at 8:07 PM
ENTREVISTA EN RADIO BILINGÜE: Héctor Hernández-Delgado (NHeLP) explica cómo el fin de subsidios disparará primas y dejará a al menos 1 millón de latinos sin seguro. Escucha: https://radiobilingue.org/es/blog/la-ultraderecha-avanza-en-el-continente
📣 We’re hiring! NHeLP is seeking a motivated Paralegal to support our Enforcement & Litigation team. Join a fast-paced, mission-driven environment advancing health justice. Deadline: Jan. 16, 2026 (or 200 apps. Apply: https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/rJbuLL0C0Y/Paralegal
January 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
📣 We’re hiring! NHeLP is seeking a motivated Paralegal to support our Enforcement & Litigation team. Join a fast-paced, mission-driven environment advancing health justice. Deadline: Jan. 16, 2026 (or 200 apps. Apply: https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/rJbuLL0C0Y/Paralegal
Using automation to facilitate OBBBA implementation will be imperative in mitigating the immense burden of the law’s new Medicaid-related policies. By S. Hartly https://healthlaw.org/resource/a-technical-guide-for-states-to-reduce-procedural-terminations-from-medicaids-work-reporting-requirements/
January 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Using automation to facilitate OBBBA implementation will be imperative in mitigating the immense burden of the law’s new Medicaid-related policies. By S. Hartly https://healthlaw.org/resource/a-technical-guide-for-states-to-reduce-procedural-terminations-from-medicaids-work-reporting-requirements/
The NHeLP Board announces Jennifer Cannistra as our next Executive Director, starting Feb 2026. “I am honored to be joining NHeLP, at a time when so many people face barriers to health care.https://healthlaw.org/news/nhelp-board-of-directors-announces-jennifer-cannistra-as-new-executive-director/
January 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
The NHeLP Board announces Jennifer Cannistra as our next Executive Director, starting Feb 2026. “I am honored to be joining NHeLP, at a time when so many people face barriers to health care.https://healthlaw.org/news/nhelp-board-of-directors-announces-jennifer-cannistra-as-new-executive-director/
NHeLP joined 400+ civil rights groups urging Congress to rein in ICE and Border Patrol through FY2026 budget negotiations. https://www.aclu.org/documents/coalition-letter-urging-congress-to-refuse-to-fund-ice-without-reforms
January 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
NHeLP joined 400+ civil rights groups urging Congress to rein in ICE and Border Patrol through FY2026 budget negotiations. https://www.aclu.org/documents/coalition-letter-urging-congress-to-refuse-to-fund-ice-without-reforms
🚨 New resource! Free the Pill + NHeLP launched a toolkit to help states advance full OTC contraceptive coverage—no prescription, no cost-sharing. Learn why it matters & how to get involved: https://healthlaw.org/resource/coverage-of-over-the-counter-contraception-model-legislation-and-toolkit/
January 12, 2026 at 3:43 PM
🚨 New resource! Free the Pill + NHeLP launched a toolkit to help states advance full OTC contraceptive coverage—no prescription, no cost-sharing. Learn why it matters & how to get involved: https://healthlaw.org/resource/coverage-of-over-the-counter-contraception-model-legislation-and-toolkit/
📣 We’re hiring! NHeLP is seeking a motivated Paralegal to support our Enforcement & Litigation team. Join a fast-paced, mission-driven environment advancing health justice. Deadline: Jan. 16, 2026 (or 200 apps. Apply: https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/rJbuLL0C0Y/Paralegal
January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
📣 We’re hiring! NHeLP is seeking a motivated Paralegal to support our Enforcement & Litigation team. Join a fast-paced, mission-driven environment advancing health justice. Deadline: Jan. 16, 2026 (or 200 apps. Apply: https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/rJbuLL0C0Y/Paralegal
📣 We’re hiring! NHeLP is seeking a motivated Paralegal to support our Enforcement & Litigation team. Join a fast-paced, mission-driven environment advancing health justice. Deadline: Jan. 16, 2026 (or 200 apps. Apply: https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/rJbuLL0C0Y/Paralegal
January 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
📣 We’re hiring! NHeLP is seeking a motivated Paralegal to support our Enforcement & Litigation team. Join a fast-paced, mission-driven environment advancing health justice. Deadline: Jan. 16, 2026 (or 200 apps. Apply: https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/rJbuLL0C0Y/Paralegal
Remote 2-month MAT internship for rising juniors/seniors. Help amplify our advocacy & support comms/development support to advance health equity. https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/dmIGqx5taW/Mission-Advancement-Team-Intern-Summer-2026?source=Our%20Career%20Page%20Widget
December 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Remote 2-month MAT internship for rising juniors/seniors. Help amplify our advocacy & support comms/development support to advance health equity. https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/dmIGqx5taW/Mission-Advancement-Team-Intern-Summer-2026?source=Our%20Career%20Page%20Widget
📣NHeLP seeks a Community Manager (2-year term) to help run our Medicaid Access Strategy Hub and support advocates responding to OBBBA. Deadline: Dec. 31, 2025 https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/3hvRL8j58D/Special-Project-Online-Community-Manager-Medicaid-Access-Strategy-Hub
December 31, 2025 at 5:25 AM
📣NHeLP seeks a Community Manager (2-year term) to help run our Medicaid Access Strategy Hub and support advocates responding to OBBBA. Deadline: Dec. 31, 2025 https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/3hvRL8j58D/Special-Project-Online-Community-Manager-Medicaid-Access-Strategy-Hub
📣 We’re hiring! NHeLP seeks a Special Project Attorney (2-year term) to help lead our Medicaid Access Strategy Hub and mitigate harmful OBBBA impacts. Deadline: Dec. 31
🔗 Apply: https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/OPwLJmbX9Y/Special-Project-Attorney--Medicaid-Access-Strategy-Hub
🔗 Apply: https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/OPwLJmbX9Y/Special-Project-Attorney--Medicaid-Access-Strategy-Hub
December 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
📣 We’re hiring! NHeLP seeks a Special Project Attorney (2-year term) to help lead our Medicaid Access Strategy Hub and mitigate harmful OBBBA impacts. Deadline: Dec. 31
🔗 Apply: https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/OPwLJmbX9Y/Special-Project-Attorney--Medicaid-Access-Strategy-Hub
🔗 Apply: https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/OPwLJmbX9Y/Special-Project-Attorney--Medicaid-Access-Strategy-Hub
NHeLP Executive Director Elizabeth G. Taylor shares her final year-end reflection before retiring this spring. “Claiming Our Future with Fearless Hope” reflects on her journey and gratitude for the health justice community.
healthlaw.org/claiming-our...
healthlaw.org/claiming-our...
December 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
NHeLP Executive Director Elizabeth G. Taylor shares her final year-end reflection before retiring this spring. “Claiming Our Future with Fearless Hope” reflects on her journey and gratitude for the health justice community.
healthlaw.org/claiming-our...
healthlaw.org/claiming-our...
Remote 2-month MAT internship for rising juniors/seniors. Help amplify our advocacy & support comms/development support to advance health equity. https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/dmIGqx5taW/Mission-Advancement-Team-Intern-Summer-2026?source=Our%20Career%20Page%20Widget
December 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Remote 2-month MAT internship for rising juniors/seniors. Help amplify our advocacy & support comms/development support to advance health equity. https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/dmIGqx5taW/Mission-Advancement-Team-Intern-Summer-2026?source=Our%20Career%20Page%20Widget
Remote 2-month MAT internship for rising juniors/seniors. Help amplify our advocacy & support comms/development support to advance health equity. https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/dmIGqx5taW/Mission-Advancement-Team-Intern-Summer-2026?source=Our%20Career%20Page%20Widget
December 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Remote 2-month MAT internship for rising juniors/seniors. Help amplify our advocacy & support comms/development support to advance health equity. https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/dmIGqx5taW/Mission-Advancement-Team-Intern-Summer-2026?source=Our%20Career%20Page%20Widget
📣 We’re hiring! NHeLP is seeking a motivated Paralegal to support our Enforcement & Litigation team. Join a fast-paced, mission-driven environment advancing health justice. Deadline: Jan. 16, 2026 (or 200 apps. Apply: https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/rJbuLL0C0Y/Paralegal
December 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
📣 We’re hiring! NHeLP is seeking a motivated Paralegal to support our Enforcement & Litigation team. Join a fast-paced, mission-driven environment advancing health justice. Deadline: Jan. 16, 2026 (or 200 apps. Apply: https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/rJbuLL0C0Y/Paralegal
📣NHeLP seeks a Community Manager (2-year term) to help run our Medicaid Access Strategy Hub and support advocates responding to OBBBA. Deadline: Dec. 31, 2025 https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/3hvRL8j58D/Special-Project-Online-Community-Manager-Medicaid-Access-Strategy-Hub
December 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
📣NHeLP seeks a Community Manager (2-year term) to help run our Medicaid Access Strategy Hub and support advocates responding to OBBBA. Deadline: Dec. 31, 2025 https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/3hvRL8j58D/Special-Project-Online-Community-Manager-Medicaid-Access-Strategy-Hub
UPDATED report: Foster youth in CA face serious delays accessing Medi-Cal specialty mental health services. New data from 2022–2024 shows ongoing gaps, and offers recommendations for change. 🔗 healthlaw.org/resource/fos...
December 23, 2025 at 5:06 AM
UPDATED report: Foster youth in CA face serious delays accessing Medi-Cal specialty mental health services. New data from 2022–2024 shows ongoing gaps, and offers recommendations for change. 🔗 healthlaw.org/resource/fos...
As we reflect on the year, we’re grateful for our partners and supporters. Together, we’ve fought for health, dignity, and justice for underserved communities. Thank you for standing with us.
December 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
As we reflect on the year, we’re grateful for our partners and supporters. Together, we’ve fought for health, dignity, and justice for underserved communities. Thank you for standing with us.
Insurers increasingly use AI to make coverage decisions, but overreliance risks biased denials and lost clinical judgment. This piece breaks down the dangers. By Brit Vanneman https://healthlaw.org/federal-ai-policy-threatens-prior-authorization-reform/
December 22, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Insurers increasingly use AI to make coverage decisions, but overreliance risks biased denials and lost clinical judgment. This piece breaks down the dangers. By Brit Vanneman https://healthlaw.org/federal-ai-policy-threatens-prior-authorization-reform/
Section 1557 bans both intentional discrimination and policies with discriminatory effects. This resource explains how discrimination shows up, and offers real-world examples. https://healthlaw.org/resource/prohibited-discrimination-under-section-1557-of-the-affordable-care-act/
December 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Section 1557 bans both intentional discrimination and policies with discriminatory effects. This resource explains how discrimination shows up, and offers real-world examples. https://healthlaw.org/resource/prohibited-discrimination-under-section-1557-of-the-affordable-care-act/
📣 We’re hiring! NHeLP seeks a Special Project Attorney (2-year term) to help lead our Medicaid Access Strategy Hub and mitigate harmful OBBBA impacts. Deadline: Dec. 31.
🔗 Apply: https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/OPwLJmbX9Y/Special-Project-Attorney--Medicaid-Access-Strategy-Hub
🔗 Apply: https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/OPwLJmbX9Y/Special-Project-Attorney--Medicaid-Access-Strategy-Hub
December 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
📣 We’re hiring! NHeLP seeks a Special Project Attorney (2-year term) to help lead our Medicaid Access Strategy Hub and mitigate harmful OBBBA impacts. Deadline: Dec. 31.
🔗 Apply: https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/OPwLJmbX9Y/Special-Project-Attorney--Medicaid-Access-Strategy-Hub
🔗 Apply: https://nationalhealthlawprogram.applytojob.com/apply/OPwLJmbX9Y/Special-Project-Attorney--Medicaid-Access-Strategy-Hub