Other News, Information, and Resources (Washington Update, December 19, 2018)

by | Dec 19, 2018 | NCFPP, Washington Update

NEWS

Hundreds of Thousands Weigh in on Proposed Public Charge Rule
(Blog of the Georgetown Center on Children and Families, 12/12/18)

Five States Saw Uninsured Rates Rise for Kids under 6 – Critical Early Development Years at Risk
(Blog of the Georgetown Center on Children and Families (12/13/18)

RESOURCES

Supported Decision-Making and the ABLE Act, Achieving Better Life Experience
The beneficiary of an Achieving Better Life Experience (ABLE) account is also the owner of the account. An archived webinar and associated materials from the National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making addresses: Who will make decisions about savings goals and disbursements from ABLE accounts? Are there less restrictive options for account owners than guardianship and the removal of decision-making authority?

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