by familyvoices | 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 familyvoices | 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 familyvoices | 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 familyvoices | 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...
by familyvoices | Oct 10, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Join TRICARE for October 18 Webinar on TRICARE Open Season Beginning Nov. 12, TRICARE will kick off its first annual TRICARE Open Season. Read the full article here. Compare 2019 FEDVIP Dental, Vision Plans Ahead of Open Season (TRICARE Benefits Update, 10/4/18)...
by familyvoices | Oct 10, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Protecting our Future: Emergency Preparedness and Children’s Mental Health (CDC Public Health Matters Blog, 10/10/18). In this blog post, the CDC explains that it is incorporating children’s mental health care into disaster preparedness, response, and data collection....