by Family Voices, Inc. | Oct 22, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Congress returned from a two-week recess on October 15. It now must develop and pass appropriations to keep the government funded past November 21. Still under consideration is legislation to address surprise medical bills and prescription drug costs, although it is...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Oct 9, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Congress is still in recess, and will return on October 15. Outstanding issues to tackle when they get back include appropriations to keep the government funded past November 21, and legislation to address surprise medical bills and prescription drug costs. It is not...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Oct 3, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Not a lot happened during the past week in Washington…with respect to health care, that is. The president signed the Autism CARES Act but, otherwise, policymakers and politicos have been preoccupied with other matters (i.e., the impeachment inquiry), which may...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Sep 26, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Consumers who qualified for an another enrollment period, such as a special enrollment period (SEP) or Open Enrollment Period (OEP), but were unable to complete a Marketplace application, plan selection, or enrollment process due to Hurricane Dorian, may have access...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Sep 26, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
The big news from last week: Congress has passed the Autism CARES Act, and it is expected to be signed by the president. More good news: the US Customs and Immigration Services has decided to continue processing medical “deferred action” requests, which will make it...