by familyvoices | Nov 8, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
U.S. House of Representatives: The House “flipped” from a Republican to a Democratic majority. The Democrats needed to gain 23 seats; they gained 27. The total count is not yet in, but the Democrats will have at least 220 seats and the Republicans 195. (218 is a...
by familyvoices | Nov 8, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Recess Congress is in recess until November 13. You can find town halls and other public events at which your Members of Congress will appear at https://townhallproject.com/. This is a good time to educate Members of Congress about children with special health care...
by familyvoices | Nov 8, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Wisconsin Work-Requirement Waiver Approved On October 31, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Wisconsin’s waiver request to establish a community-engagement requirement (to work, volunteer, or pursue education) for individuals ages 19...
by familyvoices | Nov 8, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
REMEMBER: 2019 Open Enrollment runs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, 2018. New Guidance Reinterprets Section 1332 Waivers (Say Ahhh! blog of the Georgetown Center on Children and Families, 11/1/18) – This article explains the recent changes to the criteria that CMS will...
by familyvoices | Nov 8, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
TRICARE Open Season runs from November 12 through December 10. This webinar offers information about it: Open Season is Here! Your Guide to TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season, Thursday, November 15, 1:00 -2:00 ET. Will Your Dentist Scream or Beam...
by familyvoices | Nov 8, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
WORTH REPEATING: State Strategies for Shared Plans of Care to Improve Care Coordination for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (National Academy for State Health Policy, 10/29/18) Proposed rule on immigrant “Public Charge” determinations Please see the...