Health Reform Law

NSCLC works on a number of issues that are directly related to the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or health reform law. In terms of our advocacy, we primarily focus on the parts of the law that affect long term services and supports and dual eligibles. We also are involved in the litigation surrounding the constitutionality of the law.

NSCLC is a vocal champion for the Affordable Care Act, and argued its legal basis in the courts, in policy circles, and in the national media. Read NSCLC amicus briefs related to the ACA and the state challenges to the health reform law.

NSCLC attorneys have authored numerous articles or blogs on the law and have been frequently quoted in the media. See recent news releases. Find media mentions In the News.

• Five Reasons SCOTUS Decision Is Good for SeniorsAugust 14, 2012
  The recent good news from the Supreme Court offers attorneys an opportunity to reevaluate what the Affordable Care Act offers clients, and how it will improve the health and long-term care of low-income seniors. Read More.



• NSCLC/NCPSSM Provide Analysis of Supreme Court Ruling on ACAJuly 3, 2012
  This analysis , completed on the day of the decision June 28, 2012, provides an analysis of how the Affordable Care Act ruling impacts Medicare, Medicaid and older Americans.



• Comments on Medicaid Program: Eligibility Changes under the Affordable Care ActOctober 31, 2011
  In comments made to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, NSCLC makes several recommendations related to how states comply with screening requirements of Medicare Part D’s low-income subsidy and several other sections.



• Presentation to Denver Metro Chamber of CommerceAugust 3, 2011
  At a health policy breakfast, Simon Lazarus debated the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act “individual mandate” with Karen Harned, Executive Director of the National Federation of Business’ Small Business Legal Center. Over 200 attendee...



• Monitoring Health Reform ReportJune 8, 2011
  A special report on Medicaid Maintenance of Effort Requirements and Temporary High Risk Exchange Insurance Pools. Monitoring health reform report. Read More