by familyvoices | Nov 19, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
U.S. House of Representatives: As reported last week, the House “flipped” from a Republican to a Democratic majority for the next Congress (which begins on January 3, 2019). The total count is not yet in, but at this point the Democrats have 226 seats and the...
by familyvoices | Nov 19, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Members of Congress returned from their pre-election recess on Tuesday for what is known as a “lame-duck” session, since some of the Members will be “lame ducks” – not returning for the next session of Congress in January. By December 7, Congress will have to...
by familyvoices | Nov 19, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Proposed Rule on Medicaid/CHIP Managed Care and Network Standards On November 8, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) (proposed rule) to amend the 2016 managed care final rule issued by the Obama...
by familyvoices | Nov 19, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
REMEMBER: 2019 Open Enrollment runs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, 2018. WORTH REPEATING: INSURANCE BUYERS BEWARE Some ads, websites, and robocalls advertise sham health plans, sometimes using the names of legitimate insurance companies. Consumers should purchase...
by familyvoices | Nov 19, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Open Season is Here! Your Guide to TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season (register to receive the recording of the 11/15/18 webinar) All Your Open Season Questions Answered (TRICARE Benefits Update, 11/8/18) Make 2019 Enrollment Choices Today: Open...
by familyvoices | Nov 19, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Trump Administration Issues Final Rules Protecting Conscience Rights in Health Insurance (HHS press release, 11/7/18) “Today, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury, and Labor released two final rules to provide conscience protections for Americans who...