by familyvoices | Oct 26, 2018 | Washington Update
Down Syndrome Association steps up efforts to reach minority families in central Ohio (Columbus Post Dispatch, 10/16/18) Study: High-deductible employer plans contribute to financial burden for low-income patients (FierceHealthcare, 10/9/18)
by familyvoices | Oct 26, 2018 | Washington Update
MCHB Grand Challenges – deadline extended to Nov. 9 for CYSHCN Challenge As reported earlier, the Maternal and Child Health Bureau will award four prizes in a Grand Challenges competition to develop innovative, low-cost, and scalable solutions to improve the health of...
by familyvoices | Oct 26, 2018 | 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. Resources for...
by familyvoices | Oct 10, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Certification for I&R Specialists in Aging/Disabilities (CIRS-A/D) Webinar Training Thursday, October 11, 1:00-5:00 pm ET (4 hours) National Information and Referral Support Center, National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (The webinar will...
by familyvoices | Oct 10, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
[From Health Insurance Marketplace email of 9/20/18. No URL found for this info.] On August 9, 2018, CMS released guidance clarifying Federally-facilitated Exchange (FFE) Special Enrollment Period (SEP) policy for consumers impacted by an emergency or major disaster...
by familyvoices | Oct 10, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
The Supreme Court began its October term on October 1, and now has its new ninth member, Brett Kavanaugh, who replaced retired Justice Anthony Kennedy, for whom Kavanaugh once served as a clerk. Kavanaugh was sworn in shortly after being confirmed on Saturday, October...