by familyvoices | Nov 30, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Outlook for the Rest of the Year A partial federal government “shut-down” is in the offing if Congress and the president have not reached an agreement on appropriations by the December 7 expiration date of a “continuing resolution” now funding seven federal...
by familyvoices | Nov 30, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Updates on Core Sets of Children’s and Adults’ Health Quality Measures for Medicaid and CHIP On November 20, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an informational bulletin that describes the 2019 updates to the core set of children’s health...
by familyvoices | Nov 30, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
REMEMBER: 2019 Open Enrollment runs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, 2018. Waivers Will Allow States to Alter ACA Rules On November 29, CMS provided details about specific ways that states can utilize new guidance on the ACA’s “Section 1332 Innovation Waivers,” now called...
by familyvoices | Nov 30, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
TRICARE Prime Versus TRICARE Select: Should You Change or Keep Your Plan? (TRICARE Benefits Update, 11/21/18) Don’t Delay, Federal Benefits Open Season Underway (TRICARE Benefits Update, 11/20/18) Two open seasons are underway until Dec. 10, 2018: The Federal Benefits...
by familyvoices | Nov 30, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
NEWS American Children Losing Insurance Coverage On November 21, the Georgetown Center on Children and Families (CCF) released a new report, Nation’s Progress on Children’s Health Coverage Reverses Course, which analyzes American Community Survey data...
by familyvoices | Nov 30, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
YOUR INPUT SOUGHT Nominations Sought for Federal Family Caregiving Advisory Council – due Dec. 3 The Secretary of Health & Human Services (HHS) has posted a Notice requesting nominations for individuals to serve on the Family Caregiving Advisory Council, which was...