by familyvoices | May 28, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Congress is currently taking its Memorial Day recess to visit with constituents at home. Before they left town, however, there was lots of activity in the Capitol. Bipartisan bills were introduced in both the House and Senate to extend funding for Family-to-Family...
by familyvoices | Apr 4, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Disparities in Genetic Services & Privacy Tuesday, April 9, 12:00-1:00 pm ET National Society of Genetic Counselors The InCK (Federal Integrated Care for Kids) Model and Prevention Tuesday, April 9, 2:00-3:15 pm ET InCK Marks Network Pursuing Health Equity: Start...
by familyvoices | Apr 4, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
In the past couple weeks, there have been significant developments in the healthcare legal sphere. One federal district court invalidated the administration’s approval of waivers that would have permitted Kentucky and Arkansas to establish Medicaid work requirements....
by familyvoices | Apr 4, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
House-Passed Medicaid Bill Includes ACE Kids Act; Additional MFP Funds On March 25, the House passed the Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019 (H.R.1839). The bill, which has been transmitted to the Senate, includes an updated version of the ACE...
by familyvoices | Apr 4, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
New Guidance on HCBS Settings Rule As explained in a March 22 press release, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued updated guidance to State Medicaid Directors on implementation of the 2014 Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) regulation....
by familyvoices | Apr 4, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
From the TRICARE Benefits Updates: Your Environment and Your Body: How Exposure to Mold and Lead May Impact Your Health (4/1/19) Who You See for Care Matters: TRICARE Provider Types (3/29/29) Bring Your Tricare Benefit Questions to April 4 Webinar (3/26/29) – See...