NHeLP’s Together We Keep Care Alive campaign fights to ensure no one loses health care due to income, location, or faulty systems. Stand with us this Giving Tuesday. Donate: https://healthlaw.org/together

NHeLP’s Sarah Grusin warns that proposed public charge changes will make it harder for immigrants to access needed health care, calling it “another breach of trust.” Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-intelligence/health-brief/2025/11/18/half-americans-worry-they-cant-pay-care/

DHS moved to make it easier to deny green cards to people using benefits like Medicaid or food aid, sparking fear among immigrant families. “This move is designed to create confusion and uncertainty,” said Sarah Grusin of NHeLP. thehill.com/homenews/adm...

All 50 states applied for CMS’s $50B Rural Health Transformation Program under OBBBA—but it’s just 5% of Medicaid cuts and can’t cover existing costs. https://healthlaw.org/turning-lemons-into-lemonade-state-applications-underscore-the-limitations-of-obbbas-rural-health-transformation-program/

Shutdown's over, but no fix to premium tax credits. Marketplace premiums may double, pushing people out of coverage. OBBBA + new rules threaten access, By Geraldine Doetzer. https://healthlaw.org/the-federal-government-is-back-open-with-no-relief-for-individuals-with-marketplace-coverage/

After the current admin’s March 1 order making English the official U.S. language, some agencies removed multilingual materials, even though the order doesn’t require it. “Executive orders don’t exist in a vacuum,” said NHeLP’s Mara Youdelman. www.newsbreak.com/the-fulcrum-...

🎧 It’s here! Listen now to @ebbirth Ep. #377 where I chat with Dr. Dekker about Medicaid coverage for doula care. Tune in at https://ow.ly/kl3R50Xo0jt
💜 #EvidenceBasedBirth #EBBirth #EBBPodcast

🎧 TOMORROW! Don’t miss @ebbirth Ep. #377 — an amazing evidence-based podcast for birthing families & professionals. I’m honored to be the guest on this episode! Listen on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite player. #EvidenceBasedBirth #EBBirth #EBBPodcast

🎧 PODCAST COMINGUP ON NOV 12! Excited to join @ebbirth Ep. #377 to talk with Dr. Dekker about Medicaid coverage for doula care. Listen on your favorite podcast app or read the transcript at evidencebasedbirth.com/blog
! #EvidenceBasedBirth #EBBirth #EBBPodcast

Under OBBBA, health premiums will skyrocket—especially for older adults & low-income families. Some could face hikes over $50K/year, forcing many to lose coverage. By Geraldine Doetzer👇 https://healthlaw.org/buyers-beware-what-marketplace-shoppers-need-to-know-about-junk-insurance-this-year/

We all have the right to make informed decisions about our own bodies, including transgender and intersex people. Our liberation is tied together, and this Intersex Awareness Week we show up to encourage trans and intersex solidarity 🏳️‍⚧️💜💛#WhyWeShowUp #IntersexAwarenessWeek

⚖️ WEBINAR RECORDING! In case you missed it. Due process is key to Medicaid changes under OBBBA. NHeLP’s webinar series offers tools to fight work requirements, automation & other barriers. By Amanda Avery & Katherine DeBriere https://healthlaw.org/resource/webinar-the-role-of-due-process/

There are no LGBTQIA+ rights without the I. Intersex people, born with variations in their sex
traits, are 2% of all people but still often erased. When our rights are under attack, intersex rights are too. That’s #WhyWeShowUp. 🏳️‍🌈💛💜 #IntersexAwarenessWeek

Intersex rights are human rights. Intersex Awareness Week recognizes the diversity of people born with variations in their sex traits, and their right to health, dignity and freedom. #WhyWeShowUp #IntersexAwarenessWeek

📢 TODAY! Webinar Alert: Oct 23, 2 PM ET – OBBBA’s Impact on People with Disabilities. Join NHeLP to learn how the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” affects work requirements, waivers, costs, and home equity limits. Register: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_68FMAfCLQ2CViyQmwV3-GQ#/registration

WEBINAR TOMORROW @2 PM ET! OBBBA’s Impact on People with Disabilities Learn how OBBBA changes work rules, HCBS waivers & costs for people with disabilities. Register: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_68FMAfCLQ2CViyQmwV3-GQ#/registration

🩺 New from NHeLP: Presumptive Eligibility (PE) offers faster Medicaid coverage for pregnant people, crucial for accessing time-sensitive care like abortion. By Cat Duffy and Fabiola De Liban

📢 We’re hiring! NHeLP seeks a full-time Policy Associate to support our Sexual & Reproductive Health team. Remote role with limited travel. Apply here: https://healthlaw.org/job/sexual-and-reproductive-health-policy-associate/

📢Webinar Alert: Oct 23, 2 PM ET – OBBBA’s Impact on People with Disabilities. Join NHeLP to learn how the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” affects work requirements, waivers, costs, and home equity limits. Register: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_68FMAfCLQ2CViyQmwV3-GQ#/registration

NHeLP’s Advocate’s Guide to Accessing Gender-Affirming Care in California is a step-by-step guide that offers tools & strategies to help advocates effectively support TGI communities. https://healthlaw.org/resource/an-advocates-guide-to-access-gac-in-ca-chapter-1-purpose-and-goal-for-this-guide/

This chapter is part of NHeLP’s forthcoming Advocate’s Guide to Accessing Gender-Affirming Care in California. It focuses on cultural competency. By Abigail Coursolle and Skyler Rosellini https://healthlaw.org/resource/an-advocates-guide-to-access-gac-in-ca-chapter-7-cultural-competency/

This chapter is part of NHeLP’s forthcoming Advocate’s Guide to Accessing Gender-Affirming Care in California. It focuses on outreach and engagement with the TGI community. https://healthlaw.org/resource/an-advocates-guide-to-access-gac-in-ca-chapter-6-outreach-and-engagement-with-the-tgi-community/

📢 Webinar Alert: Oct 23, 2 PM ET – OBBBA’s Impact on People with Disabilities. Join @NHeLP to learn how the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” affects work requirements, waivers, costs, and home equity limits. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🏳️‍⚧️ An Advocate’s Guide to Accessing Gender-Affirming Care in California – Chapter 4 explores common barriers people face when seeking gender-affirming care. By Abigail Coursolle & Skyler Rosellini https://healthlaw.org/resource/an-advocates-guide-to-access-gac-in-ca-chapter-4-common-barriers/

🏳️‍⚧️An Advocate’s Guide to Accessing Gender-Affirming Care in California – Chapter 3 helps readers identify their health coverage type, regulation, and protections. By Abigail Coursolle & Skyler Rosellinihttps://healthlaw.org/resource/an-advocates-guide-to-access-gac-in-ca-chapter-3-types-of-coverage/