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Medicare Open Enrollment: What’s New for 2022 and How You Can Help Your Clients

Social Work Blog

Medicare is integral to the economic security and health of people with disabilities and older adults. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recommends that beneficiaries review coverage options each year because the needs of each beneficiary and the coverage offered by each plan often change.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending January 25, 2022

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Expand Medicaid: Less “neglect.” Unfortunately, the federal Administration for Children and Families hasn’t quite gotten the message. For decades Britain has been imitating America’s worst practices – including massive discrimination against families where a parent has a physical or mental disability.

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Update: Nursing Home Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Work Blog

On November 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated guidance to Medicare- and Medicaid-certified long-term care (LTC) facilities (commonly known as nursing homes) regarding visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. November 12 Guidance. Social Work Role in Reducing COVID-19 Transmission.

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NCCPR family preservation news and commentary round-up for the year 2023, Part Two

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Expand Medicaid: Less “neglect.” The Bronx Defenders is suing New York City’s family police agency, the Administration for Children’s Services, over such a case. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into whether the algorithm discriminates against families in which a parent is disabled. ●