Fabiola De Liban

NHeLP Launches “Medicaid Repro Roadmap” to Advance Fair and Equitable Access to Reproductive Health Care - National Health Law Program Washington, DC — As Medicaid faces the most drastic cuts in its history, the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) today announced the launch of its “Medicaid Repro Roadmap,” a comprehensive initiative ...

NHeLP is launching the Medicaid Repro Roadmap, a new initiative to strengthen and expand Medicaid coverage for abortion, contraception, and pregnancy care and advance a more just, equitable health system. Learn more! healthlaw.org/news/nhelp-l...

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Planned Parenthood turns to states for a lifeline Clinics in Democratic strongholds are trying to get ahead of a possible federal defund.

The GOP budget targets abortion providers like Planned Parenthood by cutting off all federal funding—including Medicaid. “All they needed to add was ‘if your organization rhymes with wood,’” said Fabiola De Liban of NHeLP. “States can’t fill that gap long-term.”
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Opinion | We Saw Medicaid Work Requirements Up Close. You Don’t Want This Chaos.

“The game is rigged.” One of the powerful sentences in today’s @nytimes.com opinion essays co-authored by my spouse @kevindeliban.bsky.social about the work requirements requirement currently proposed by Congress. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/08/o.... He knows this because he has seen this before.

Our beloved city is under siege. We love you, our immigrant community. #LAStrong

Medicaid Cuts Would Devastate Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Access Email from National Health Law Program Sexual & Reproductive Health Medicaid Defense The National Health Law Program protects and advances the health rights of low-income and underserved individuals a

Medicaid, a critical program for sexual reproductive health access, is under threat. We've developed talking points and resources for anyone willing to speak to policymakers charged with preserving Medicaid. myemail.constantcontact.com/Medicaid-Cut...

Buenas noticias!

Medicaid Defense - Resources and Analysis - National Health Law Program With a new administration and congress shaping the federal agenda in 2025, legislative proposals to overhaul Medicaid—including block grants,…

I'm thrilled that many repro orgs are paying more attention to Medicaid. I've also noticed that some don't have the most up-to-date information or misunderstand the program. Please check out @nhelp.bsky.social's Medicaid Defense Webpage, incl. various SRH sources: healthlaw.org/medicaid-def...

National Health Law Program Condemns Trump Administration’s Title X Funding Freeze, Calls for Immediate Restoration of Reproductive Health Services - National Health Law Program Washington, D.C. – The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) strongly condemns the Trump administration’s decision to freeze funding for the Title X family planning program, a move that will have devast...

National Health Law Program Condemns Trump Administration’s Title X Funding Freeze, Calls for Immediate Restoration of Reproductive Health Services: healthlaw.org/news/nationa...

TechTonic Justice's Kevin De Liban discusses how AI can cause problems in government NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kevin De Liban, attorney and founder of TechTonic Justice, about how AI comes between Americans and their government.

Proud of @kevindeliban.bsky.social for his interview with @steveinskeep.bsky.social on @npr.org about how AI has historically harmed low-income and disabled people and this administration is about to make it worse. Follow @techtonicjustice.bsky.social for more info: www.npr.org/2025/02/13/n...

Yes, please.

Medina v. Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic: Explainer on the Impact on Medicaid and Sexual and Reproductive Health - National Health Law Program The freedom of choice provision in Medicaid The freedom of choice provision is a federal law [42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(23] that establishes Medicaid beneficiaries’ rights to obtain services from any health ...

Our latest analysis on Medina v. Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic, where #SCOTUS will determine whether a beneficiary can enforce the freedom of choice provision in Medicaid. The implications are huge for sexual and reproductive rights and the Medicaid program. healthlaw.org/medina-v-pla...

Constitutional amendment to allow Trump third term introduced in the House President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of somehow serving a third term in office.

This is exactly how authoritarianism made its way in my country of origin: www.cnbc.com/2025/01/23/t...

🚨Anyone interest in repro and Medicaid should pay attention. 2.0 freezes federal funds, which might include Medicaid.

States are turning their public benefits systems over to AI. The results have often led to ‘immense suffering’ A recent report released by TechTonic Justice found that most public benefits systems are riddled with AI.

Very proud of @kevindeliban.bsky.social for this piece featuring his new organization.

As the new administration will likely reinstitute the global gag rule, let's call it that. No need to say, "Mexico City policy." Mexico City was the precursor for the country's decriminalization of abortion. Let's not taint it for things that foreigners did in the city 40 years ago.

Case Explainer: Medina v. Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic— Certiorari Granted - National Health Law Program On December 18, 2024, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case presenting the question: does the Medicaid free…

#SCOTUS will soon decide whether Medicaid law gives beneficiaries the right to choose a specific health care provider. Check out @nhelp.bsky.social's most recent explainer on Medina (formerly Kerr) v. Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic: healthlaw.org/resource/cas...

This is going to become the norm. Back to asking my family to carry their passports at all times.

Medicaid coverage of sexual health services This factsheet describes how Medicaid covers sexual health services. It follows the World Health Organization’s definition of sexual health, which is “the state of physical, emotional, mental and soci...

(NEW!) NHeLP Fact Sheet on Medicaid Coverage of Sexual Health Services: healthlaw.org/resource/med...

CMCS Informational Bulletin on Medicaid Family Planning Services and Supplies: Requirements and Best Practices In August, the Center for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Services (CMCS) released a CMCS Informational Bulletin (CIB) reiterating Medicaid enrollees' right to access compr...

(New!) Our summary of the Centers for Medicaid and Children's Services new Informational Bulletin on Medicaid Family Planning Services and Supplies healthlaw.org/cmcs-informa...

States Stepping Up – State Legislation Advancing Access to Contraception The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created federal requirements for contraceptive coverage and extended contraceptive coverage to tens of millions of women.[1] However, severe gaps in coverage remain and c...

Here is our latest analysis on contraception coverage policies from 2024, by Christina Piecora: healthlaw.org/states-stepp...

Beyond the Law: The Challenges of Marketplace Coverage of Abortion in 2024 A 2019 NHeLP report examined the consumer experience when seeking information about abortion coverage in Marketplace plans. Given the constantly shifting post-Dobbs landscape, it is more important tha...

A 2019 NHeLP report shows that insurers must improve abortion coverage information in Marketplace plans. By Cat Duffy. Read more: healthlaw.org/resource/bey...

Dept Health & Human Servs today released an advisory opinion related to states' authority to exclude abortion providers from Medicaid on the ground that they mail medication abortions (Answer is No) www.hhs.gov/guidance/sit...

State of the States (November 2024): Efforts to Expand Access to Doula Care in Medicaid and Private Insurance — Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings by Amy Chen Doulas are birth support workers who provide social, emotional, and physical support for pregnant, postpartum, or post-pregnancy clients. Research demonstrates that doula support...

Check out Amy Chen's analysis on efforts to Expand Access to Doula Care in Medicaid and Private Insurance www.badoulatrainings.org/blog/state-o...

2024 State Policy Roundup: Major Victories In Expanding Abortion Coverage 2024 was yet another year of significant change for the abortion access landscape. States hostile to abortion have doubled down on increasingly extreme restrictions while states committed to reproduct...

We are on the verge of having 20 states cover abortion for Medicaid enrollees. Read Cat Duffy's 2024 State Policy Roundup: Major Victories In Expanding Abortion Coverage. healthlaw.org/2024-state-p...

Hello! My name is Fabiola De Liban (Carrion). I'm the Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) at @nhelp.bsky.social. Reach out for anything related to Medicaid, SRH & human rights. Love to discuss the root causes of issues and all the -isms, but I am also eager to plan for a better world.