by familyvoices | Jul 2, 2018 | Family Voices, NCFPP, Washington Update
On June 20, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an Informational Bulletin that describes the requirements of section 12005 of the 21st Century Cures Act (the Cures Act) — “Providing EPSDT Services to Children in IMDs.” This section of...
by familyvoices | Jul 2, 2018 | Family Voices, NCFPP, Washington Update
Rescissions As reported in last week’s Update, the Senate voted not to take up the bill that would have rescinded funds previously designated for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and other programs. Because the legislation was subject to a deadline of...
by familyvoices | Jul 2, 2018 | Family Voices, NCFPP, Washington Update
As reported in last week’s Update, the House is expected to take up a broad immigration bill that is considered to be a compromise among “Republicans of all perspectives.” See the press release. The Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (H.R. 6136) would...
by familyvoices | Jul 2, 2018 | Family Voices, NCFPP, Washington Update
As explained in last week’s Update, the president issued an Executive Order on June 20 to end the practice of separating children and their families when they enter the U.S. See The Executive Order Trump Claims Will End Family Separation, Explained (Vox, 6/21/18). The...
by familyvoices | Jul 2, 2018 | Family Voices, NCFPP, Washington Update
Last week the White House announced a plan to reorganize several departments of the federal government. See the White House fact sheet. Under the proposal, the Departments of Education and Labor would be merged into a single Department of Education and the Workforce....
by familyvoices | Jul 2, 2018 | Family Voices, NCFPP, Washington Update
UPCOMING WEBINARS AND CALLS Estate Planning for Special Needs Wednesday, June 27, 12:00-1:15 ET The Parents’ Place of Maryland (Maryland Family-to-Family Health Information Center) Ticket to Work: Support on Your Journey to Financial Independence Wednesday, June 27,...
Encourage confidence to act with the creation of materials and guidance to equip network members to start, lead and sustain conversations to dismantle racism in healthcare of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN).