by Family Voices, Inc. | Apr 14, 2021 | Family Voices, Washington Update
The major issues covered in this Update are: Extension of the Special Enrollment Period through August 15 Home and community-based services in the president’s American Jobs Plan Opportunity to provide feedback to sponsors of legislation on Medicaid home and...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Mar 18, 2021 | Family Voices, Washington Update
The major issues covered in this Update are: The new COVID-relief law – The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 CDC Updated Guidance for Operating Child Care Programs during COVID-19 CDC Updated Guidance for Nursing Home Visitation “Public charge” rule permanently...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Mar 3, 2021 | Family Voices, Washington Update
The major issues covered in this Update are: The COVID-relief bill Information about the availability (or lack of availability) for non-elderly individuals with disabilities and their caretakers (including the Issue Brief: COVID-19 Vaccine Access for [Non-Elderly]...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Feb 22, 2021 | Family Voices, Washington Update
The major issues covered in this Update are: The COVID-relief bill New CDC guidelines on school reopening New CDC guidance on masks Withdrawal of public charge rule Rescission of Medicaid work-requirement waivers and guidance Vaccination and mask updates (end section)...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Feb 2, 2021 | Family Voices, Washington Update
The major issues covered in this Update are: New ACA Special Enrollment Period on healthcare.gov, February 13 through May 15 Presidential order to identify and address policies hindering access to health care coverage Efforts to pass another COVID-relief bill Report...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Jan 14, 2021 | Family Voices, Washington Update
The major issues covered in this Update are: Enactment of the COVID-relief and FY 2021 appropriations bill Medicaid news, including: Extension of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and consequent extension of the enhanced federal match, maintenance-of-effort...