Family Voices News
Washington Update October 3, 2019
Not a lot happened during the past week in Washington…with respect to health care, that is. The president signed the Autism CARES Act but, otherwise, policymakers and politicos have been preoccupied with other matters (i.e., the impeachment inquiry), which may...
Special Enrollment Period Available for Victims of 2019 Hurricane Dorian
Consumers who qualified for an another enrollment period, such as a special enrollment period (SEP) or Open Enrollment Period (OEP), but were unable to complete a Marketplace application, plan selection, or enrollment process due to Hurricane Dorian, may have access...
Washington Update September 25, 2019
The big news from last week: Congress has passed the Autism CARES Act, and it is expected to be signed by the president. More good news: the US Customs and Immigration Services has decided to continue processing medical “deferred action” requests, which will make it...
Call for Nominations – Family Voices Board of Directors
Family Voices is seeking nominations for the Family Voices Board of Directors election. There are openings for 3 or 4 new Directors. We particularly seek candidates who bring perspectives of diverse communities, family leaders, and/or legal, financial or fundraising...
Washington Update September 18, 2019
Congress came back from its August recess last week and is working to develop legislation on surprise medical bills and prescription drug prices, among other things. While the Washington Update was on recess, the administration issued its final rule on the “public...
Washington Update, August 9, 2019
SPECIAL BULLETIN: The 5-year funding extension for Family-to-Family Health Information Centers is now law! Greetings from Washington! GREAT NEWS! The president has signed the bill that extends funding for Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2Fs) for five...
Washington Update, August 1, 2019
GOOD NEWS! Congress has passed legislation to extend funding for Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2Fs) for five more years (through FY 2024) at the current funding level of $6 million per year! The legislation also makes permanent the provision that...
House and Senate Pass Bill to Extend F2F Funding
UPDATE (July 31, 2019): The House and Senate have both passed a bill to fund Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2Fs) for FIVE more years – through FY 2024 – at the current funding level of $6 million per year! The legislation also makes permanent the...
Washington Update, July 25, 2019
There is a lot going on in Congress right now, as Members try to get things done before they leave DC for the annual August recess. Speaking of which…Time to meet with your Members of Congress at home! Read more in this issue!
Washington Update, July 19, 2019
The big news this week: The House Committee on Energy & Commerce favorably reported out legislation to extend funding for Family-to-Family Health Information Centers for four more years (through 2023) at the current funding level of $6 million per year. The...
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