[Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} Fwd: Washington Wire -- May 1, 2014

[Carlos Montas]

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> Date: May 1, 2014 at 3:00:40 PM EDT
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> May 1, 2014
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> CURRENT NEWS AND UPDATES
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> House Republicans Release Fiscal Year Appropriations Bill
> Yesterday, Republicans in the House of Representatives released a new $51.2 billion appropriations bill. Although it is not expected to be passed, the bill includes an extra $1 billion set aside for commerce, law enforcement and science. There could be potential cuts to funding for labor, health and education programs to offset increases in other programs.  Get more information from Politico.
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> Administration Releases New Rule Related to Disability Caregivers
> This week, the Obama administration released a new rule meant to provide better pay and working conditions to home care workers that provide assistance to people with disabilities. Beginning January 1, 2015, home care workers in 29 states will become eligible to earn the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour and overtime pay. Most workers are paid by their clients or through the Medicaid program. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the rule will cost $6.8 million per year over a 10-year period, affecting state-run Medicaid programs across the country. Learn more from The Pew Charitable Trusts.
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> STATE CHECK-UP
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> May Edition of Medicaid Watch Released
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> Read the May 1, 2014 edition of MEDICAID WATCH. Notable and recent state developments and proposals that expand access and eligibility appear in blue, while noteworthy and recent state developments and proposals that reduce access and eligibility are printed in red. The last two pages contain a regularly-updated and current listing of sources and resources on state-level health coverage, with the most relevant news, facts and documents highlighted in yellow.
> The MEDICAID WATCH doesn't cover only state-level Medicaid eligibility and access news; it also reports on other state health assistance programs, including: State Children's Health Insurance Programs (SCHIP); States' own non-federally-funded medical assistance programs; State Pharmacy Assistance Programs (SPAPs); State AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs); State-subsidized or - sponsored health insurance programs for limited income persons; and State-subsidized high risk health insurance pools (including premium discounts given by some risk pools to those with incomes under state-set levels).
> New York City Approves 30 Cent Accessibility Surcharge
> On April 30, the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission voted to approve a 30 cent surcharge on all yellow and street-hail livery taxi rides. This important action will make half of all New York cabs wheelchair accessible by 2020. The new surcharge will take effect in 2015, and the additional revenue will finance the conversion of yellow cabs to accessible vehicles. Read on from The New York Times.
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> Oregon to Close State Health Exchange; Switch to Federally Run System
> Last Friday, Oregon officials voted unanimously to close the state health insurance exchange website and switch to the federally run system. The vote came after months of attempts to fix the Oregon website, “Cover Oregon.” The state estimates it has spent almost $250 million to operate the website, that never enrolled a single private insurance customer. Learn more from the Los Angeles Times.
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> ON THE HORIZON
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> U.S. Department of Labor Announces 2014 National Disability Employment Awareness Month
> Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the National Disability Employment Awareness Month’s theme for 2014. The theme, “Expect. Employ. Empower.” will be observed in October, and is a nationwide campaign meant to raise awareness about disability employment issues throughout the country. Get more information from DOL.
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> UCP's "Case for Inclusion" Report Released
> UCP's annual report on Medicaid outcomes for people with intellectual and development disabilities, the "Case for Inclusion," was recently released. This year's report includes major enhancements to the ranking system in an effort to focus on a more person-centered approach. Check out the entire report and see how your state ranked!
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