Health Care

The news brings fresh reports each day about the health care crisis in America. But those who suffer the most are low-income families who must rely on Medicaid. That's because as states make cuts in Medicaid programs, these families are left with little or no access to basic medical care.

The Center works with advocates across the country to ensure access to health care for low-income families and individuals. Our advocacy has protected Medicaid for tens of thousands of people. We focus on results that make real differences for our clients. We welcome inquiries from advocates about how we may work collaboratively to achieve the most for those with the least. Feel free to contact us.

Recent NCLEJ Advocacy:

NCLEJ Achieves Settlement Providing Due Process Protections for Tens of Thousands of Missouri Children (April, 2008)

NCLEJ and Colleagues Achieve Settlement in Colorado Requiring Prompt Processing of Benefits Applications (January, 2008)

Center and Colleagues Protect Medicaid for Working Parents in Texas (2005)

NCLEJ and Colleagues Save Medicaid for Legal Immigrants in Colorado (2004)

Center Helps Secure Dental Care for 60,000 New Hampshire Children

Thanks for your great work! You provided critical, time-urgent assistance that was essential to our successful lawsuit compelling New Hampshire to abide by the federal Medicaid law - so that more than 60,000 low-income children in our state can receive dental care.

- Ken Barnes, Litigation Director, New Hampshire Legal Assistance