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CMS Issues Final Rule on 3rd Party Payments

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In February, we reported on guidance that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued related to qualified health plans accepting payments from a third-party. At issue had been whether or not insurance carriers could accept payments from a third party such as the Ryan White Program. The new regulations require qualified health plans […] Read More »

Can Consumers Still Enroll?

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Now that March 31 has come and gone, it would seem that enrollment would come to an end. However, the administration had announced prior to the deadline that there would be an extension of time for individuals who had begun the process prior to March 31 but were unable to complete it due to technical […] Read More »

Enrollment Deadline Extended in Oregon

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Yesterday, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber announced that individuals in Oregon would have until April 30 to enroll in a health insurance plan. To read more about the extension and how individuals can get covered through the Oregon marketplace, click here. Read More »

CWH Seeks Input on Implementation of ACA and Mental Health Parity

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The Coalition for Whole Health (CWH) is a coalition of national organizations in the mental health and substance use disorder fields, and allied organizations.  The CWH and its State Implementation Working Group periodically survey state-level advocates about activities in states to help improve the coalition’s work on the national level.  The CWH also uses survey […] Read More »

NDNRC Releases Four More Fact Sheets

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“Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity,” “Medically Frail Status as an Exemption to Receiving Medicaid Alternative Benefit Plan with Essential Health Benefits,” “Streamlined Marketplace Application Process” & “Medical Supplies Benefits” The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is pleased to announce the publication of four new fact sheets for the National Disability Navigator […] Read More »

Tips for Navigators Working with Individuals with Autism

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by: Stuart Spielman, Autism Speaks Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the country and affects millions of Americans. An estimated 1 in 88 children—including 1 in 54 boys—has an autism spectrum disorder (also known as autism). The number of adults with autism is less certain.  We do not know what causes autism, but […] Read More »

NDNRC Releases Two New Fact Sheets

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“Prescription Medication Benefits” & “Supporting Collaborations between Navigators, Connectors and Assisters, and Local Disability and Affinity Organizations” The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is pleased to announce the publication of two new fact sheets for the National Disability Navigator Resource Collaborative (NDNRC). “Prescription Medication Benefits” is designed to help navigators answer specific questions […] Read More »

Spread the Word! Open Enrollment Ends March 31

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Open Enrollment is Almost Over. Here’s How to Get Involved in the Final Push by: Rachel Patterson, Association of University Centers on Disabilities As we approach the end of open enrollment on March 31, it is time for a final push to help as many uninsured Americans as possible gain access to health coverage. According […] Read More »