The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor and the Department of the Treasury jointly prepared a large set of frequently asked questions about ...
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Health Care Reform Implementation
Passing a bill through Congress and getting it signed into law is only the beginning of a federal policy–more work lies ahead in getting it implemented, so that people in the United States actually see results from the law. And in the case of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), much more work lies ahead! Even though PPACA as a bill was 2,000 pages long, the Department of Health and Human Services will need to release thousands more pages of rules and regulations over the course of the next few years.
Keep checking back to this blog for updates on PPACA regulations that affect children with mental health challenges and their families!
New Funds for Workforce Development
24th Nov, 2010
From the HHS Press Office: Yesterday, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the launch of the new application cycle for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, during ...
Enrollment of Children with Pre-Existing Conditions
31st Aug, 2010
On June 28, 2010, the Administration published regulations that prohibit insurance companies from denying children under 19 from coverage because they have a pre-existing condition. This rule applies ...
The Patient’s Bill of Rights
19th Aug, 2010
On June 22nd, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor, and the Department of the Treasury released regulations to implement a new ...
Welcome to the Health Care Implementation Conversation
5th Aug, 2010
Passing a bill through Congress and getting it signed into law is only the beginning of a federal policy–more work lies ahead in getting it implemented, so that ...
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National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
31st Jan, 2012
The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health declares the first full week in May (May 6 – 12, 2012) as National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. ...
