IJP Joins the National Health Law Program and 40 organizations on a “Friend of the Court” brief to defend rights under federal law.

IJP has joined the National Health Law Program and over 40 other legal organizations in filing a friend of the court brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Indiana v. Talevski.

From the press release: “For decades advocates in Indiana have used individual enforcement of federal spending clause legislation to ensure access to vital benefits and therapies. This includes broad access to medicines to cure hepatitis C, necessary dental benefits, and services and therapies for individuals of all ages with severe disabilities,” said Adam Mueller, Executive Director of the Indiana Justice Project. “Health and Hospital Corporation’s position that these rights are not enforceable by injured individuals is particularly shocking given its professed commitment to ‘equity, inclusion, and compassion.’”