Memo from Chambers to Lee; Correspondence between Chambers and Wilensky
Correspondence
August 5, 1991 - August 14, 1991

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Case Files, Matthews v. Kizer Hardbacks. Memo from Chambers to Lee; Correspondence between Chambers and Wilensky, 1991. 22f088c2-5c40-f011-b4cb-002248226c06. LDF Archives, Thurgood Marshall Institute. https://ldfrecollection.org/archives/archives-search/archives-item/21a9e85e-54ab-4ac7-af97-92c59f016b63/memo-from-chambers-to-lee-correspondence-between-chambers-and-wilensky. Accessed June 17, 2025.
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A A NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC. Memorandum To: Bill Lann Lee From: Julius L. Chambers H J Date: August 13, 1991 National Office Suite 1600 99 Hudson Street New York, N.Y. 10013 ——— J / I] pry Viv, iL ad / Y fyi - al | v Ny J (212) 219-1900 Fax: (212) 226-7592 Bill, please advise if the Department of HHS filed an amicus brief in the lead poisoning case. I did not reach Secretary Sullivan, but did leave a message with his secretary. JLC/cp Contributions are The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is not part deductible for U.S. of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People income tax purposes. (NAACP) although LDF was founded by the NAACP and shares its commitment to equal rights. LDF has had for over 30 years a separate Board, program, staff, office and budget. Regional Offices Suite 301 1275 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 (202) 682-1300 Fax: (202) 682-1312 Suite 208 315 West Ninth Street Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 624-2405 Fax: (213) 624-0075 rpms aaa a aan NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC. National Office Suite 1600 99 Hudson Street New York, N.Y. 10013 August 13, 1991 Dr. Gail R. Wilensky Administrator U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Care Financing Administration Washington, D.C. 20201 Dear Dr. Wilensky: (212) 219-1900 Fax: (212) 226-7592 Thank you for your letter of August 5 and for advising that the Department is planning to file a brief in connection with our California Department of Health Services proceeding. JLC/cp cc: Bill Lann Lee Contributions are The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is not part Sincerely, pi A Julius L. Chambers Pifector-Counsel Regional Offices Suite 301 Suite 208 %, , EA of W E L T h ¢ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Health Care Finascing Administration The Administrator Washington, D.C. 20201 AG 5 199] Ag » Julius LeVonne Chambers, Esquire Director Counsel NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. 99 Hudson Street, Suite 1600 New York, New York 10013 Dear Mr. Chambers: I am responding to your letter to Secretary Sullivan concerning the NAACP Legal Defense Fund’s civil action against the California Department of Health Services for its alleged failure, under the Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) program, to administer blood lead tests to screen for lead poisoning in young children. I am aware that the Federal court in which your action is pending has asked this Department to file an amicus curiae brief concerning Federal policy under the Medicaid EPSDT program. This Department does intend to file such a brief, subject to Department of Justice approval. I hope this is responsive to your inquiry and I appreciate your interest in this subject. Sincerely, AOU Gail R. Wilensky, Ph. Administrator