by familyvoices | Sep 26, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Administration Issues Proposed “Public Charge” Rule For many months it has been expected that the administration would issue a rule redefining what it means to be a “public charge” for purposes of deciding which immigrants should be allowed to enter or stay in the...
by familyvoices | Sep 26, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Last week the Senate passed its version of an opioid bill (H.R. 6), which amended the House-passed version. The two versions now must be reconciled in a conference committee. Among the contentious issues are the extent to which Medicaid should cover treatment for...
by familyvoices | Sep 26, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
As reported in the September 19 Update, the Senate last week passed the House-Senate agreement to provide FY 2019 appropriations for the Department of Defense and the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. The bill (H.R. 6157) was approved by...
by familyvoices | Sep 26, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
The Georgetown University Center for Children and Families (CCF) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) created factsheets underscoring the importance of Medicaid in providing coverage for children in all 51 states (including the District of Columbia).
by familyvoices | Sep 26, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is now reviewing a waiver proposal from Alabama to establish work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries. Previous work-requirement waiver applications have been submitted by or approved for states that had...
by familyvoices | Sep 26, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Use TRICARE Online Tools to Help You Choose a Health Plan (TRICARE Benefit Update, 9/2/18)
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).