Washington DC Update News
Below are recent articles from the Washington DC Update newsletter, a weekly Family Voices newsletter that provides the latest on national policy affecting children/youth with special health care needs and their families, and also shares relevant resources and happenings in the field.
Washington Update July 28, 2021
Recess! Members of Congress will be back in their home states for much of the month of August. Despite the term “recess,” they will not be on break or frolicking. August is a great time to connect with your legislators, or their key staffers, either virtually or in...
Washington Update July 21, 2021
It’s getting HOT in here… Summer and climate change are not the only reasons things are heating up in Washington, DC right now. Read the full issue here
Washington Update July 14, 2021
Rollin’ up sleeves and getting down to business after the July 4th recess Read the full issue here
Washington Update June 30, 2021
What is Hoppin’ ?? An update to share a few things hoppin’ on the Hill and to help you keep things hoppin’ in your state. Read the full issue here
Washington Update June 25, 2021
What is cooking on the Hill? Summertime cooking, grilling, and baking. What is on the menu? Who is the grillmaster? What are the right ingredients for the special sauce? This week’s Washington Update uses a culinary theme to share updates from Washington DC...
Washington Update June 4, 2021
Welcome to June in Washington where much is “a-buzz” and it is not just the cicadas! Read the full issue here
Washington Update April 14, 2021
The major issues covered in this Update are: Extension of the Special Enrollment Period through August 15 Home and community-based services in the president’s American Jobs Plan Opportunity to provide feedback to sponsors of legislation on Medicaid home and...
Washington Update March 18, 2021
The major issues covered in this Update are: The new COVID-relief law – The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 CDC Updated Guidance for Operating Child Care Programs during COVID-19 CDC Updated Guidance for Nursing Home Visitation “Public charge” rule permanently...
Washington Update March 3, 2021
The major issues covered in this Update are: The COVID-relief bill Information about the availability (or lack of availability) for non-elderly individuals with disabilities and their caretakers (including the Issue Brief: COVID-19 Vaccine Access for [Non-Elderly]...
Washington Update February 22, 2021
The major issues covered in this Update are: The COVID-relief bill New CDC guidelines on school reopening New CDC guidance on masks Withdrawal of public charge rule Rescission of Medicaid work-requirement waivers and guidance Vaccination and mask updates (end section)...
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