by familyvoices | Oct 3, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Not a lot happened during the past week in Washington…with respect to health care, that is. The president signed the Autism CARES Act but, otherwise, policymakers and politicos have been preoccupied with other matters (i.e., the impeachment inquiry), which may...
by familyvoices | Sep 26, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Consumers who qualified for an another enrollment period, such as a special enrollment period (SEP) or Open Enrollment Period (OEP), but were unable to complete a Marketplace application, plan selection, or enrollment process due to Hurricane Dorian, may have access...
by familyvoices | Sep 26, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
The big news from last week: Congress has passed the Autism CARES Act, and it is expected to be signed by the president. More good news: the US Customs and Immigration Services has decided to continue processing medical “deferred action” requests, which will make it...
by familyvoices | Sep 18, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Congress came back from its August recess last week and is working to develop legislation on surprise medical bills and prescription drug prices, among other things. While the Washington Update was on recess, the administration issued its final rule on the “public...
by familyvoices | Aug 9, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
SPECIAL BULLETIN: The 5-year funding extension for Family-to-Family Health Information Centers is now law! Greetings from Washington! GREAT NEWS! The president has signed the bill that extends funding for Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2Fs) for five...
by familyvoices | Aug 7, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
GOOD NEWS! Congress has passed legislation to extend funding for Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2Fs) for five more years (through FY 2024) at the current funding level of $6 million per year! The legislation also makes permanent the provision that...