by familyvoices | Aug 2, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Stay Covered After Age 21 with TRICARE Young Adult (TRICARE Benefits Update, 7/25/18): “Have you recently graduated from college, but you haven’t found your dream job yet? Or did you just turn 21, and you’re not enrolled in college? If you’re worried...
by familyvoices | Aug 2, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
In its Determination Letters on State Implementation of IDEA (revised July 24, 2018) the Department of Education provided its annual assessment of state compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). With respect to Part B of the Act (for ages...
by familyvoices | Aug 2, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
The Catalyst Center has developed a one-page infographic to illustrate elements of financial hardship for families who have children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). Resources about family financial hardship are listed at the bottom of the...
by familyvoices | Aug 2, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
YOUR INPUT SOUGHT NEW CMS Tribal LTSS Program Survey This survey is being conducted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to help them develop a list of tribally operated long-term services and supports (LTSS) programs across Indian Country. The...
by familyvoices | Jul 25, 2018 | NCFPP, Policy Action, Washington Update
NEW Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Strategies for Success Wednesday, July 25, 12:30 pm-1:30 pm ET National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) Ticket to Work...
by familyvoices | Jul 25, 2018 | NCFPP, Policy Action, Washington Update
As reported in last week’s Update a federal court ordered that children under age five be reunited with their families by July 10, and that all other children be reunited with their families by July 26. The administration did not meet the first deadline; only about...
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).