Mara Youdelman

Managing Attorney (DC Office), National Health Law Program; health and civil rights lawyer. My opinions are mine and mine alone

[National Health Law Program @NHeLP_org]

🎉🎉Celebrating 13 years of the #AffordableCareAct! This morning, @NHeLP_org's @marayoudelman joined advocates, patients, and health care providers at @HHSGov to commemorate the landmark health law with @SecBecerra! #ObamaCare #ACA

[National Health Law Program @NHeLP_org]

Today, we're joining advocates across the country in lifting up #Medicaid stories to help #SaveMedicaid. There are rumblings that Medicaid might face cuts as part of the #DebtCeiling debate. We're here to stop that! Medicaid cannot be on the chopping block!

[Mara Youdelman @marayoudelman]

Don't let Medicaid be cut in any debt ceiling agreement! #SaveMedicaid #DebtCeiling

[National Health Law Program @NHeLP_org]

Amanda had mental health issues since her teens, ultimately diagnosed with bipolar disorder, anxiety, & ADHD. W/only part-time work, Medicaid is her only coverage option, covering the mood stabilizers she needs to function. #SaveMedicaid (from archive) https://t.co/IpHYDsrw3U

[Michelle Yiu (she/they) @michelleyiu13]

Some states are red
Some states are blue
Affordable & accessible health care for all
Should be a nonpartisan issue
#HealthPolicyValentines

[Mara Youdelman @marayoudelman]

Debt ceiling debates have started
Social Security and Medicare seem safe
But 90 million are worried
Don't cut Medicaid, even a trace!

#HealthPolicyValentines

[National Health Law Program @NHeLP_org]

"As states start to loosen their hold,
On Medicaid provisions so bold,
Advocates take note,
To keep coverage afloat,
And ensure that no one is left cold."
#HealthPolicyValentines 💘
https://t.co/QU3fPkqkHj

[Mara Youdelman @marayoudelman]

It's Giving Tuesday AND my birthday! What better way to celebrate than launch a fundraiser in support of @NHeLP_org for #GivingTuesday. Support our critical work to protect and advance health rights. Together, we can make health equity the reality for all! https://t.co/YLFwOJQV9o

[Mara Youdelman @marayoudelman]

It's good to have this off my desk and a huge THANK YOU to all my NHeLP colleagues who contributed and to everyone who submitted comments on the proposed rule. We need strong nondiscrimination provisions to protect access to healthcare for EVERYONE!

[National Health Law Program @NHeLP_org]

NHeLP submitted comments on the Department of Health and Human Services’ Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to implement Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. Section 1557, the ACA’s nondiscrimination provision, protects individuals from discrimination. https://t.co/RRtphUJVoY

[Mara Youdelman @marayoudelman]

@NHeLP_org @HHSOCR This is such terrific news!

[Mara Youdelman @marayoudelman]

@SecBecerra .@SecBecerra "As an organization dedicated to upholding low-income and historically marginalized people's health rights and civil rights, @nhelp_org is eager to work with @HHSOCR Director Fontes Rainer to advance a more equitable vision of health care in the United States."

[Mara Youdelman @marayoudelman]

Sec.1557 Is really important
Sadly, discrimination is still a thing.
We can’t wait till OCR
Issues a new NPRM this Spring!

#HealthPolicyValentines

[Mara Youdelman @marayoudelman]

Roses are red
Violets are blue
But I’m still sad
Congress won’t fund ACA § 4302!

#HealthPolicyValentines

[Mara Youdelman @marayoudelman]

The language of love
Is now in the air
Interpreters are critical
As providers should be aware
For without language access
Communication just can’t be fair

#HealthPolicyValentines

[Mara Youdelman @marayoudelman]

I love this time of year -- #healthpolicyvalentines have started!!!!!

[National Health Law Program @NHeLP_org]

NHeLP submitted comments on a variety of topics addressed in the annual Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters proposed rule. The rule governs marketplaces including https://t.co/7WwVOVN79p and state based marketplaces. https://t.co/ZIu4c6GkEU

[National Health Law Program @NHeLP_org]

NHeLP submitted comments on the draft Letter to Issuers from CCIIO. The Letter to Issuers provides more detailed requirements for qualified health plans participating in https://t.co/7WwVOVN79p. https://t.co/cA2m0jMb7x

[Mara Youdelman @marayoudelman]

NHeLP filed our comments, have you?

[Dania Palanker @DaniaPal]

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but if you’re able to get #NBPP2023 comments submitted before 5pm today you’re a super star. Even if there are typos.

[Mara Youdelman @marayoudelman]

.@NHeLP_org Language access is so critical in healthcare, especially during a pandemic. And please don't rely on automated translation to provide health information. Read our complaint and the accompanying article to learn why.

[National Health Law Program @NHeLP_org]

This is definitely a MUST READ! @rjsalame @typeinvestigate investigates nationwide trends that inhibit access to COVID-19 resources for people with #LimitedEnglishProficiency. Plus interview with @NHeLP_org's language access expert @marayoudelman https://t.co/DtkoS55twA

[National Health Law Program @NHeLP_org]

As a long-time thought leader on access to health care, particularly for those most underserved by our health care system, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure has the expertise, experience, & dedication to health equity needed to guide CMS. #ConfirmBrooksLaSureNow https://t.co/vFigtF6Y10

[Molly Reynolds @mollyereynolds]

The Senate's clerks, unsurprisingly, are not messing around. https://t.co/QKLeTWF89j