Health Law Advocates, Inc.
30 Winter Street, Suite 1004
Boston, MA 02108
Ph: 617-338-5241
Fax: 617-338-5242
Mission Statement
Health Law Advocates (HLA) is a public interest law firm whose mission is to provide pro bono legal representation to low-income residents experiencing difficulty accessing or paying for needed medical services. HLA is committed to ensuring universal access to quality health care in Massachusetts, particularly for those who are most at risk due to such factors as race, gender, disability, age, or geographic location. With its parent organization, Health Care For All, HLA combines legal expertise with grassroots organizing and policy reform to advance the statewide movement for universal health care access.
HLA's 2008 Annual Report
HLA is thrilled to announce the publication of its Annual Report. Read more about HLA's recent achievements, finanical highlights and fantastic donors.
- HLA Testifies on Massachusetts’ Emergency Dental Regulations
On August 11, 2010, Staff Attorney Audrey Perlow testified before the Office of Medicaid regarding the state’s recent cuts in adult dental services. - HLA Executive Director Testifies in Response to Sale of Caritas
On July 1, 2010, HLA Executive Director Matt Selig testified before the Office of the Attorney General and The Department of Public Health regarding the sale and conversion of Caritas Christi Health Care. - HLA Cited in Media Report on Mental Health Care Access
A Boston Globe report on access to mental health care features comments by HLA’s Executive Director Matt Selig - HLA Joins Other Advocates Urging Strong Federal Parity Regulations
HLA, with advocates for health care consumers and providers, submitted comments urging the federal government to finalize regulations to broadly expand insurance coverage for mental health services.
