by familyvoices | Nov 19, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Strengthening Care Delivery Systems for Children with Special Health Care Needs and the Role of Quality Measurement Wednesday, November 28, 2:00-3:00 pm ET National Academy for State Health Policy Early Childhood and Medicaid 101: The Tip of the Iceberg Wednesday,...
by familyvoices | Nov 19, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
2019 Open Enrollment Runs from November 1 through December 15, 2018 Plans sold during Open Enrollment start January 1, 2019. After December 15, consumers can enroll in 2019 health insurance only if they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Federal Health Insurance...
by familyvoices | Nov 19, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
U.S. House of Representatives: As reported last week, the House “flipped” from a Republican to a Democratic majority for the next Congress (which begins on January 3, 2019). The total count is not yet in, but at this point the Democrats have 226 seats and the...
by familyvoices | Nov 19, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Members of Congress returned from their pre-election recess on Tuesday for what is known as a “lame-duck” session, since some of the Members will be “lame ducks” – not returning for the next session of Congress in January. By December 7, Congress will have to...
by familyvoices | Nov 19, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Proposed Rule on Medicaid/CHIP Managed Care and Network Standards On November 8, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) (proposed rule) to amend the 2016 managed care final rule issued by the Obama...
by familyvoices | Nov 19, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
REMEMBER: 2019 Open Enrollment runs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, 2018. WORTH REPEATING: INSURANCE BUYERS BEWARE Some ads, websites, and robocalls advertise sham health plans, sometimes using the names of legitimate insurance companies. Consumers should purchase...