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ACL Policy Round Up: Medicare affordability, child welfare equity, Long COVID clinics and more

In this policy round up:

  • CMS finalizes Medicare Savings Plan rule addressing coverage affordability and access
  • CMS releases 2024 Medicare premiums and deductibles
  • Input Needed: Increasing support and equity in child welfare system
  • $45 million in grants awarded to expand access to care for people with Long COVID
  • Final rule requires national reporting of standardized Medicaid and CHIP quality measures to improve quality and advance health equity
  • CMS letter to states on accurate automatic renewals for Medicaid and CHIP
Wed, 10/18/2023 - 12:00
Sun, 11/05/2023 - 13:18

Department of Education Offers Up Nearly $199 Million To Improve Outcomes For Students With Disabilities

The federal government is investing big bucks to tackle the needs of young people with disabilities as they transition to adulthood.

Wed, 10/18/2023 - 14:02
Wed, 11/01/2023 - 12:00

The Administration for Community Living is Seeking Input

The Administration for Community Living is seeking input on 

Fri, 10/13/2023 - 12:18
Mon, 10/23/2023 - 05:00
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month

In recognition of 

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 12:18
Wed, 10/18/2023 - 05:00
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OILP Newsletter - October 2023

OILP Newsletter - October 2023

Staffing Updates

    Thu, 10/12/2023 - 12:00
    Sun, 11/05/2023 - 13:00

    CIL Gulf Coast in Florida Helps Disability Community After Hurricane Ian

    CIL Helps Disability Community After Hurricane Ian

    In July 2023, the Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast (CIL Gulf Coast) hosted a community rebuilding event with over 100 individuals in attendance to help Gulf Coast residents with disabilities impacted by Hurricane Ian receive assistance including providing durable medical equipment including wheelchairs, scooters, portable ramps, shower benches, employment and lost wages assistance, home repairs, resources for insurance deductibles and much more. 

    Wed, 10/11/2023 - 12:21
    Thu, 11/30/2023 - 12:18

    Seeking Your Public Health Work Force Funding Ideas

    The Office of Independent Living Programs (OILP) is working to compile information on how Public Health Workforce funding is being utilized as a resource in developing programs for Centers and we would love to hear from you!

    If interested, please contact Ed Ahern at Edward.Ahern@acl.hhs.gov with your experience on new programs, promising practices, obstacles or other issues related to using this funding.

    Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:32
    Sat, 12/30/2023 - 13:51

    National Accessible Transportation Accelerator Network Seeking Members

    The National Accessible Transportation Accelerator Network (NATAN) is a component of the Accessible Transportation Resource Center (ATRC), led by the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and funded by the Administra

    Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:19
    Sat, 12/30/2023 - 17:18
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