Family Voices News
The Latest on the OMB Funding Freeze
On January 27, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo directing all agencies to temporarily pause payment for a large group of federal programs. Since then, the memo has been rescinded. Additionally, two lawsuits have challenged the OMB...
Continuing Resolution Update – March 2025
As March 14 approaches, Congress is faced with a deadline to agree on a budget or pass another continuing resolution to keep the government running. On March 7, House Speaker Johnson introduced a continuing resolution to continue government funding through the...
Enmiendas a la exención 1115 – Marzo de 2025
Arizona – Las enmiendas propuestas por Arizona para la exención 1115 incluyen requisitos adicionales en los reportes laborales, límites de tiempo para la cobertura de Medicaid y copagos para usos no urgentes de ambulancia o del departamento de emergencias (ED). Los...
Medicaid 1115 Waiver Updates for March 2025
Arizona – Arizona’s proposed 1115 waiver amendments include adding work reporting requirements, time limits to Medicaid coverage, and co-payments for non-emergency uses of ambulance transport or the emergency department (ED). Work reporting requirements would apply to...
Understanding Medicaid Proposed Changes: Key Terms & Phrases
It is important to understand the various Medicaid terms that are being used and how they may impact state Medicaid implementation. The guide below defines commonly used terms and phrases and how changes could affect children and youth with special care needs in the...
Policy Talking Points: Vaccine Confidence
Background The prevalence of autism is estimated to be 1 in 36 children, based on monitoring by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network. Increases in the observed prevalence of autism over the past several...
Honoring the Legacy and Generosity of Julie Beckett
Julie Beckett passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Julie was a passionate and visionary advocate for improving health care for children with special health care needs and disabilities for over 35 years, beginning with her daughter...
Health and Human Services Campaign to Promote the Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-TLC-MAMA)
Mental health conditions are the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths, more than 80% of which are preventable. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-TLC-MAMA) provides a safe space for pregnant women and new moms to get emotional and mental health...
1115 Waiver Amendments – Five States Expand Medicaid Continuous Eligibility
What is continuous eligibility? Why is it important for children? Continuous eligibility allows people enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to have uninterrupted access to care. Regardless of changes, like increased income,...
Post-Election Strategies for Securing Policy Victories for Infants, Toddlers, and their Families
The National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers (NCIT) released a toolkit offering strategies and real-world tips to help advance an impactful policy agenda that benefits infants, toddlers, expectant parents, and families. This toolkit shares strategies on...
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