There is no right to health care in the U.S., but the adoption of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) in March 2010 seeks to significantly broaden access to affordable health insurance. In placements with three aggressive, high-profile health law offices – The Legal Aid Society's Health Law Unit, New York Lawyers for the Public Interest's Health Justice Program, and Selfhelp Community Services' Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Center -- students work with attorneys assisting low-income New Yorkers as they navigate our fragmented and dynamic system. Students litigate Medicaid and Medicare benefits claims and appeals; provide seniors technical assistance on Part D drug plans; help frame, research and conduct community education and legislative initiatives; and research and write in support of impact litigation. The seminar focuses on health insurance coverage and access to health issues under ACA as they impact low-income New Yorkers.
