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NCD Releases Report on ACA and Disability

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Today, the National Council on Disability (NCD) released a report entitled “Implementing the Affordable Care Act: A Roadmap for People with Disabilities.” This is the first in a series of three reports that examines the provisions in the Affordable Care Act that affect the lives of people with disabilities. To read the press release from the NCD […] Read More »

January 15, 2016

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NDNRC TO PRESENT ON UNITED SPINAL WEBINAR The NDNRC is pleased to be presenting on an upcoming webinar hosted by NDNRC partner organization, United Spinal Association. Along with a general overview of the resources available through the National Disability Navigator Resource Collaborative (NDNRC), the presentation will include the newest “Health Insurance Jeopardy” round which focuses […] Read More »

Louisiana to Expand Medicaid

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On Tuesday, newly elected Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana would be expanding Medicaid. This will be effective July 1, 2016. This brings the total to 32 for the number of states that have or will be expanding Medicaid. (See the Kaiser Family Foundation map below for a breakdown of which states have expanded.) […] Read More »

NDNRC Presenting on United Spinal Association Webinar

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The NDNRC is pleased to be presenting on an upcoming webinar hosted by NDNRC partner organization, United Spinal Association. Here is the full announcement: Webinar: Understanding the Health Coverage Needs of People with Disabilities Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST Description: Along with a general overview of the resources available […] Read More »

January 8, 2016

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NDNRC RELEASES NEW POPULATION SPECIFIC FACT SHEET Over the holiday, the American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) published a new fact sheet for the National Disability Navigator Resource Collaborative (NDNRC). “What to Know When Assisting a Consumer with Traumatic Brain Injury” is intended to help Navigators identify what issues are unique to consumers with […] Read More »

CMS Releases Medicaid Enrollment Data for October 2015

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Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Eligibility Determinations and Enrollment Report from October 2015. To read the report from CMS, click here. The report can also be found on our Resources & Links page under “Enrollment Statistics.” Read More »

NDNRC Releases New Fact Sheet on Assisting Consumers with Traumatic Brain Injuries

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The NDNRC is pleased to announce the publication of a new population specific fact sheet: “What to Know When Assisting a Consumer with Traumatic Brain Injury.” This fact sheet is intended to help Navigators identify what issues are unique to consumers with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).  This fact sheet can be found here. Special thanks to […] Read More »

Tips to Help with Confusion over Drug Coverage

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Kaiser Health News has a new article that addresses the confusion surrounding the coverage of various prescription drugs (or lack thereof). The article provides some great tips on how consumers can find out if their drug is covered. To read the article, click here. Read More »

What’s New in Medicaid Expansion

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The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) has just posted a blog article which reviews what occurred in 2015 as it relates to Medicaid expansion and what possible changes could be coming in 2016. States covered that had changes in 2015 or are considering changes include: Alaska Arizona Arkansas Iowa Michigan Montana Ohio Pennsylvania […] Read More »

December 18, 2015

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NDNRC RELEASES NEW POPULATION SPECIFIC FACT SHEET The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is pleased to announce the publication of a new fact sheet for the National Disability Navigator Resource Collaborative (NDNRC). “What to Know When Assisting a Consumer Who Has Experienced, or Is at Risk for, Blood Clots” is intended to help […] Read More »