National Health Law Program is a premier national legal and policy organization dedicated to advancing and protecting health care access for low-income and underserved individuals. As a team of specialized attorneys and policy advocates, they stand out for their unwavering commitment to health justice through high-impact litigation, robust policy advocacy, and strategic enforcement of health care rights.
The organization employs a multi-faceted approach that combines direct legal action with systemic policy change, focusing on defending and expanding Medicaid, enforcing civil rights in health care, and ensuring equitable access to services. With decades of experience, they serve as a critical resource for vulnerable populations, including children and adults with disabilities, immigrants, and communities facing discrimination, providing expert analysis, training, and legal support to advocates nationwide.
Services Offered
- Legal services
- Litigation and enforcement
- Policy advocacy
- Medicaid advocacy and implementation support
- Civil rights and health equity enforcement
- Non-discrimination and civil rights cases
- Due process rights litigation
- Fighting Medicaid cuts
- Amicus briefs
- Health law partnerships
- Fairness in automated decision-making systems
- Eligibility and enrollment assistance
- Sexual and reproductive health advocacy
- Delivery system reform
- Access to health services advocacy
- Behavioral health policy
- Child and adolescent health advocacy
- Disability advocacy
- California-specific policy and legal support
- Pro bono program coordination
- Training and resource development for advocates
National Health Law Program operates nationally with a significant focus on California policy, offering resources in English and advocating for health rights across all states. Their notable achievements include landmark cases protecting Medicaid beneficiaries and ongoing initiatives like the “Together We Keep Care Alive” campaign to prevent coverage loss for millions.
