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Family Voices is a national nonprofit led by families and friends of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and disabilities. We connect a network of family-led organizations across the United States that provide support to families of CYSHCN.
We promote partnership with youth and families at all levels of health care, from individual care to policy and decision-making, to improve policies and systems of care for children.
Do you have a child or teen who has special health care needs or disabilities? Find support in your local community.
¿Tiene un niño o adolescente que tiene necesidades especiales de salud o discapacidades? Haga clic aquí para buscar ayuda.
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Family Voices News
The Elections (Washington Update, November 16, 2018)
U.S. House of Representatives: As reported last week, the House “flipped” from a Republican to a Democratic majority for the next Congress (which begins on January 3, 2019). The total count is not yet in, but at this point the Democrats have 226 seats and the...
Congress (Washington Update, November 16, 2018)
Members of Congress returned from their pre-election recess on Tuesday for what is known as a “lame-duck” session, since some of the Members will be “lame ducks” – not returning for the next session of Congress in January. By December 7, Congress will have to...
Medicaid/CHIP News, Information, and Resources (Washington Update, November 16, 2018)
Proposed Rule on Medicaid/CHIP Managed Care and Network Standards On November 8, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) (proposed rule) to amend the 2016 managed care final rule issued by the Obama...
Affordable Care Act (Washington Update, November 16, 2018)
REMEMBER: 2019 Open Enrollment runs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, 2018. WORTH REPEATING: INSURANCE BUYERS BEWARE Some ads, websites, and robocalls advertise sham health plans, sometimes using the names of legitimate insurance companies. Consumers should purchase...
TRICARE (Washington Update, November 16, 2018)
Open Season is Here! Your Guide to TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season (register to receive the recording of the 11/15/18 webinar) All Your Open Season Questions Answered (TRICARE Benefits Update, 11/8/18) Make 2019 Enrollment Choices Today: Open...
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