B&P’s lawyers leverage their deep knowledge of the operation of federally funded health and benefit programs to represent state agencies in a range of litigation and investigations.  We are zealous advocates for our clients, but we do not waste their time or money on needless disputes with opposing counsel. 

B&P’s lawyers represent clients in a range of litigation relating to Medicaid, foster care, and food security programs, including:

  • Representing clients in Administrative Procedure Act litigation challenging federal agency decisions.
  • Defending state agencies in class action suits brought on behalf of Medicaid beneficiaries or foster care children.
  • Assisting state agencies in complying with, modifying, and exiting from settlements and consent orders.
  • Defending state agencies against claims brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act, including “Olmstead” actions.
  • Defending state agencies in rate challenges brought by providers.
  • Representing state agencies in challenges to federal disallowances of program funding, both before the HHS Departmental Appeals Board and in federal court.
  • Representing state agencies in challenging the denial of Medicaid state plan amendments.
  • Representing state agencies in appeals of penalties under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
  • Representing state agencies in audits conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General.
  • Representing state agencies in investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice.