The Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation of Harvard Law School has a special focus on infectious disease and access to health care services that promote public health in Massachusetts.
CHLPI publishes a variety of factsheets and other resources to help health care providers, community-based organizations, and the general public navigate coverage for infectious disease prevention, care, and treatment.
New Public Charge Regulation Blocked by Courts
As of October 11, 2019, federal courts have temporarily blocked the Administration’s new public charge regulation from going into effect. Individuals and families should continue to use the services for which they are eligible, including Medicaid and SNAP, without fear. We will update this website if information changes.
We also recommend visiting protectimmigrantfamilies.org for more information.
These tools provide an overview of coverage for key services in Massachusetts in order to give health care providers quick access to basic coverage information and help inform discussions with patients.
This resource answers common questions about prior authorization requirements for hepatitis C virus treatment in the Massachusetts Medicaid program and dispels myths that create barriers to care.
Many health insurance plans must cover the entire cost of certain preventive health care services and cannot impose a financial contribution (e.g., a co-payment or other “out-of-pocket” payment) on patients. These factsheets provide an overview of coverage for specific preventive services.
These resources explain how the Massachusetts 911 Good Samaritan law can protect people from drug-related charges if they seek help for themselves or someone else who is overdosing. Available in poster and pocket card formats, and in English and Spanish.
CHLPI is also active in other public health and health care initiatives in Massachusetts, including:
