by Family Voices, Inc. | Oct 10, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
The Supreme Court began its October term on October 1, and now has its new ninth member, Brett Kavanaugh, who replaced retired Justice Anthony Kennedy, for whom Kavanaugh once served as a clerk. Kavanaugh was sworn in shortly after being confirmed on Saturday, October...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Oct 10, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
“Public Charge” Rule published As reported in earlier Updates, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to change the way in which determinations are made about the likelihood that an immigrant will become a “public charge,” and thus should not be...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Oct 10, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Opioid Legislation Passed As reported in earlier Updates, House and Senate negotiators of both parties reached an agreement on a wide-ranging bill to address the nation’s opioid epidemic. The House passed the bill — the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Oct 10, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Explanation of Provisions from Last Year’s CHIP Extension On October 5, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a letter to State Health Officials explaining some key provisions of the HEALTHY KIDS and ACCESS Acts that are related to the...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Oct 10, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
2019 Open Enrollment runs from November 1 through December 15, 2018. Plans sold during Open Enrollment start January 1, 2019. After December 15, consumers can enroll in 2019 health insurance only if they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Resources for...