by Family Voices, Inc. | Jul 25, 2018 | NCFPP, Policy Action, Washington Update
The congressionally-created Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC), just completed an issue brief — Access in Brief: Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs—which compares the characteristics of children and youth with special health...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Jul 25, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
YOUR INPUT SOUGHT NEW CMS Tribal LTSS Program Survey This survey is being conducted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to help them develop a list of tribally operated long-term services and supports (LTSS) programs across Indian Country. The...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Jul 18, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Join a Twitter chat on July 18, 2-3:00 pm ET
by Family Voices, Inc. | Jul 18, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Here are some analyses of healthcare decisions issued by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh: Kavanaugh Pick Could Affect Future of Obamacare, Medicaid Work Requirements (Modern Healthcare, 7/10/18) Examining Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh’s Health Care Opinions...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Jul 18, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
As reported in earlier Updates, the president instituted a policy of separating immigrant children and parents when they enter the US at the southern border in order to deter people from trying to enter the country illegally. The children were put into the custody of...
by Family Voices, Inc. | Jul 18, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Last week, the full House Appropriations Committee approved a bill to provide FY 2019 funding for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. In total, the draft bill includes $177.1 billion in discretionary funding, essentially the same as the...