News & Announcements

Medicare Part D Enrollment and Costs for 2023

A recent KFF 

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 08:18
Wed, 08/23/2023 - 12:20
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CMS Updates Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings to Include VA Hospitals

For the first time, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings will include Veterans Health Administration hospitals.

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 08:18
Wed, 08/23/2023 - 12:20

Issue Brief Outlines the Immediate Need for Economic Dignity and Health Supports for Women of Color

Women of color face deep inequities and biases in the workforce, economy, housing and health care systems. A new issue brief, 

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 08:18
Wed, 08/23/2023 - 12:20
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Measuring Unmet LTSS Need and Service Use Among Adults with Disabilities

The Long-Term Quality Alliance (LTQA) has been 

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 08:18
Wed, 08/23/2023 - 12:20
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Guides on Housing & Home Equity

As the Baby Boomer generation ages, the average age of homeowners trends older as well. Unlike the generation before them, many baby boomers are retiring with greater amounts of debt, without pensions, and without sufficient savings. For many older adults, their home is their largest source of wealth. They may need to tap into that source of wealth to pay for their living expenses in retirement and ultimately, their long-term care.
Fri, 08/04/2023 - 12:00
Wed, 08/30/2023 - 13:20

The LINK Center Steering Committee Members Named

WASHINGTON, DC – The Link Center: Bridging I/DD and Mental Health Systems, is pleased to announce the members of its inaugural steering committee.

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 10:40
Tue, 08/15/2023 - 12:17
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ACL Policy Round-Up: Online Accessibility, IDEA School-based Services, COVID-19 TA, and more

By Vicki Gottlich, Director, Center for Policy and Evaluation

In this Policy Round-Up:

Fri, 07/28/2023 - 12:19
Fri, 08/11/2023 - 12:19
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CMS Working with States on Medicaid Disenrollments

Last week, CMS announced that they are monitoring the Medicaid unwinding and working with states given the concern that many people are being disenrolled.
Fri, 07/28/2023 - 09:18
Fri, 08/11/2023 - 12:18

New Partnership Guide for Centers for Independent Living and State and Local Health Departments

Vaccinating people with disabilities poses unique challenges, including ensuring the accessibility of vaccination sites. To address these challenges, successful vaccine programs for people with disabilities will best be achieved through collaboration with disability-led organizations such as Centers for Independent Living (CILs), who are subject matter experts and recognized leaders in their communities. We are excited to share the CDC Foundation’s release of the "Partnership Guide for Centers for Independent Living and State and Local Health Departments".

Thu, 07/27/2023 - 12:00
Wed, 08/16/2023 - 12:18

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