LAC Co-Hosts Webinar on NY’s Application to Waive the Federal Medicaid...
On June 26, 2019, the Legal Action Center and the Katal Center for Health, Equity, and Justice co-hosted a webinar on New York’s application to waive the federal Medicaid “Inmate” Exclusion provision....
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LAC Analysis of Medicaid Plans Reveals 40 States Still Require Prior...
As the opioid-related overdose epidemic continues to escalate in our country, timely access to FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) is more important than ever. An...
View ArticleUrge NY Governor Cuomo to Remove Prior Authorization Barriers to Addiction...
Below is a template advocacy letter you can use to send to Governor Cuomo urging him to sign legislation to remove prior authorizations of all forms of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for substance...
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Doug Liman Hosts Exclusive Premiere Screening of Pearson in Support of LAC
On July 8, 2019 the Legal Action Center (LAC) was thrilled to have LAC Board Member Doug Liman host a private screening of Pearson—a spin-off of his hit legal drama Suits—at the SVA Theatre in Chelsea....
View ArticleTHROUGH GROUNDBREAKING CLASS ACTION, HUNDREDS OF NEW YORKERS HAVE OLD...
New York, NY: A Manhattan Supreme Court justice has ordered the sealing of marijuana possession convictions for more than 300 people. Her order was the result of a successful class action petition...
View ArticleAdvocates and Health Care Providers Voice Concern about Trump...
August 23, 2019: For the third time in three years, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA”) has proposed changes to federal substance use disorder confidentiality...
View ArticleNY’s New Marijuana “Decriminalization” & Expungement Law Goes into Effect
August 28, 2019: Starting today in New York, records of past convictions for certain marijuana possession offenses will be automatically expunged, which marks the first time that criminal convictions...
View ArticleTrump Administration Proposing to Increase Law Enforcement Access to Private...
What You Need to Know: SAMHSA is proposing to significantly weaken patient privacy protections in the federal confidentiality regulations for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records, 42 CFR Part...
View ArticleTrump Administration Proposing to Weaken Current Privacy Protections for SUD...
What You Need to Know: SAMHSA is proposing to weaken patient privacy protections in the federal confidentiality regulations for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records, 42 CFR Part 2, through a...
View ArticleLegal Action Center Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Representative Elijah...
October 17, 2019: All of us at the Legal Action Center mourn the loss of Representative Elijah Cummings, a relentless champion for justice and dignity. His courage of conviction was unwavering, and his...
View ArticleNew Report Reveals Worsening Disparities in Access to Substance Use Disorder...
WASHINGTON, November 20, 2019 – Disparities between physical and behavioral healthcare for both in-network access and provider reimbursement rates are making it even harder for American families to...
View ArticleREMOVING PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR All ADDICTION MEDICATION WILL...
New York, NY – December 6, 2019 – As the opioid-related overdose epidemic continues to devastate families and communities nationwide, a new study highlights the impact that removing prior authorization...
View ArticleLegal Action Center and Community Service Society of New York Launch Clean...
New York, NY – December 9, 2019: The Legal Action Center (LAC) and Community Service Society of New York (CSS) announce the launch of Clean Slate New York, a coalition-led campaign to pass legislation...
View ArticleProtected: LAC 2020 Policy Recommendations: Promoting Access to Care, Health...
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View ArticleNew Polling Demonstrates Broad, Bipartisan Support for Bold Reforms to US...
December 16, 2019: New polling released today by Legal Action Center (LAC) makes clear that there is widespread, bipartisan support for sweeping reforms to our nation’s drug and criminal justice...
View ArticleGovernor Cuomo Vetoes Legislation to Ban Prior-Authorization Requirements on...
January 2, 2020: While the Legal Action Center applauds Governor Cuomo’s passage of legislation to remove prior authorization requirements for addiction medicine in commercial insurance, we are deeply...
View ArticleLegal Action Center Statement on Governor Cuomo’s State of State Proposals
January 9, 2020: The Legal Action Center commends Governor Andrew Cuomo on his continued efforts to shift drug policy away from criminalization and towards a public health response. As the opioid...
View ArticleLAC COMMENDS GOVERNOR CUOMO’S 10TH STATE OF THE STATE AND FY 2021 BUDGET...
January 23, 2020: The Legal Action Center (LAC) commends Governor Andrew Cuomo and his administration for proposing a State budget to continue New York’s reforms to shift drug policy away from...
View ArticleA Message from LAC Regarding Coronavirus
March 16, 2020 – I write this message on behalf of all of us at LAC to let you know that our team is closely monitoring developments regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) and adapting accordingly to ensure...
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