Transition to Independence Act of 2016
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Transition to Independence Act of 2016 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration program over five fiscal years, beginning with FY2018, under which a Medicaid Buy-In State meeting certain criteria may receive bonus payments for: meeting specific measurable benchmarks in expanding individual integrated employment and reducing subminimum wage work, congregate setting work, or facility-based day habilitation placements for working-age individuals with a disability receiving Medicaid-funded home or community-based services; and taking other actions conducive to expanding employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities within the state.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts, including per capita caps and block grants, opposing repeal of ACA & Medicaid Expansion. Implementation of and improving the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, P.L. 113-295 Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192 HCBS Settings Rule S. 1604 Transition to Independence Medicaid Buy-In Option. H.R. 5903 ABLE Age Adjustment Act, S. 2704 and H.R. 4813 ABLE Financial Planning Act, S. 2703 and H.R. 4794 ABLE to Work Act, S. 2702 and H.R. 4795 Money Follows the Person Program Extension
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Education
H.R.927 - Keeping All Students Safe Act - Support H.R.2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act - Encouraging more on mental health in schools H.R.1211/S. 1588 - Mental Health in Schools Act of 2015 - Support S. 473 - Saving Our Next Generation Act - Focusing more on mental health and schools H.R.2632/S.1494 - Children's Recovery from Trauma Act - Support H.R.938/S. 1299 - Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2015 - Support S.1177 - Every Child Achieves Act - Supporting foster care/community school provisions H.R.5 - Student Success Act - Supporting foster care/community school provisions H.R. 3221 - The Homeless and Foster Youth Achievement Act - Support S.256 - Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2015 - Support S.262 - Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act - Support S. 1893 - Mental Health Awareness & Improvement Act - Support H.R.1006 - Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act - Inrcreasing mental health focus H.R.3285 - Reducing Disparities Using Care Models and Education Act of 2015 - Inrcreasing mental health focus S.1177 - Every Student Succeeds Act - mental health services portions H.R.4374/S. 2685 - Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act - support S.1604/H.R.5903 - Transition to Independence Act
Client expense: $7,558 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.927 - Keeping All Students Safe Act H.R.2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act H.R.2624/S. 1488 - Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness H.R.1211/S. 1588 - Mental Health in Schools Act of 2015 H.R.3060 - Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act H.R.4977 - COVER Act H. 6 - 21st Century Cures Act H.R.1859/S. 2782 - Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act H.R.2555 - Veteran Wellness Act S. 473 - Saving Our Next Generation Act S. 841 - Prioritizing Veterans Access to Mental Health Care H.R.2632/S.1494 - Children's Recovery from Trauma Act H.R.938/S. 1299 - Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2015 H.R.5 - Student Success Act S.1177 - Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 S. 1893 - Mental Health Awareness & Improvement Act H.R. 670 - The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act S. 1865 - Anna Westin Act S. 524/H.R.953: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 H.R. 2994: Safer Communities Act of 2015 H.R.1006 - Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act H.R.3285 - Reducing Disparities Using Care Models and Education Act of 2015 H.R. 3020 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.3640 - Mental Health Awareness Semipostal Stamp Act S.2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - support an amendment funding lead poisoning research H.R.4276/S. 2647 - Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act of 2015 - support S.2680 - Mental Health Reform Act of 2016 - recommendations to improve coordination and children's health H.R.3660 - To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. - support S. 2685/H.R.4374 - Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act - support S. 2787S - States Achieve Medicaid Expansion Act of 2016 - Support H.R. 5234 - The Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act of 2016 - Support S.3130 - Independence at Home Act of 2016 - Support S.2848 - Water Resources Development Act of 2016 - Support funding for lead exposure supports H.R. 5330: Peer-Support Specialist Act of 2016 - supported H.R.5100 - At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2016 - Supported S. 2691: Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016 - Supported S.3130 - Independence at Home Act of 2016 - supported S.1604/H.R.5903 - Transition to Independence Act - supported
Client expense: $7,558 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2016 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
National Defense Authorization Act FY 2017, HR 4909 United Spinal signed onto a letter to the House and Senate Armed Services Committee regarding the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) opposing weakened provisions regarding the federal contractors that have violated Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA) - both of which address the recruiting and hiring of people with disabilities and veterans and other civil rights or labor laws when they bid on contracts. This provision is limited to contractors that have actually been debarred. This letter from the CCD Employment, Rights, and Veterans Task Forces urges the Armed Services committee leadership in both houses to remove the weakened provision. Doing so would hold federal contractors accountable for disability discrimination and discrimination against veterans (as well as violations of other laws). United Spinal, along with other disability advocacy stakeholders, engaged in dialogue with DOLs Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to hear updates on contractor compliance and non-compliance regarding the 503 rule and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), that is, the hiring and recruitment of individuals with disabilities, including veterans, amongst federal contractors. United Spinal signed on to a letter to Congress on the Transition to Independence Act, HR 5903, introduced by Rep. Chris Van Hollen, (D-MD-8th) which will foster skills building and career advancement for thousands of people with disabilities as well as providing the necessary data to expand successful practices nationwide.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Transition to Independence Act, S.1604/H.R. 5903 21st Century CURES Act, H.R. 6 Mental Health Reform Act, S. 2680
Client expense: $27,206 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.927 - Keeping All Students Safe Act H.R.2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act H.R.2624/S. 1488 - Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness H.R.1211/S. 1588 - Mental Health in Schools Act of 2015 H.R.3060 - Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act H.R.4977 - COVER Act H. 6 - 21st Century Cures Act H.R.1859/S. 2782 - Ensuring Children's Access to Specialty Care Act H.R.2555 - Veteran Wellness Act S. 473 - Saving Our Next Generation Act S. 841 - Prioritizing Veterans Access to Mental Health Care H.R.2632/S.1494 - Children's Recovery from Trauma Act H.R.938/S. 1299 - Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2015 H.R.5 - Student Success Act S.1177 - Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 S. 1893 - Mental Health Awareness & Improvement Act H.R. 670 - The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act S. 1865 - Anna Westin Act S. 524/H.R.953: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 H.R. 2994: Safer Communities Act of 2015 H.R.1006 - Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act H.R.3285 - Reducing Disparities Using Care Models and Education Act of 2015 H.R. 3020 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.3640 - Mental Health Awareness Semipostal Stamp Act S.2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 - support an amendment funding lead poisoning research H.R.4276/S. 2647 - Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act of 2015 - support S.2680 - Mental Health Reform Act of 2016 - recommendations to improve coordination and children's health H.R.3660 - To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings. - support S. 2685/H.R.4374 - Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act - support S. 2787S - States Achieve Medicaid Expansion Act of 2016 - Support H.R. 5234 - The Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act of 2016 - Support S.3130 - Independence at Home Act of 2016 - Support S.2848 - Water Resources Development Act of 2016 - Support funding for lead exposure supports H.R. 5330: Peer-Support Specialist Act of 2016 - supported H.R.5100 - At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2016 - Supported S. 2691: Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016 - Supported S.3130 - Independence at Home Act of 2016 - supported S.1604/H.R.5903 - Transition to Independence Act - supported
Client expense: $7,558 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Education
H.R.927 - Keeping All Students Safe Act - Support H.R.2646 - Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act - Encouraging more on mental health in schools H.R.1211/S. 1588 - Mental Health in Schools Act of 2015 - Support S. 473 - Saving Our Next Generation Act - Focusing more on mental health and schools H.R.2632/S.1494 - Children's Recovery from Trauma Act - Support H.R.938/S. 1299 - Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2015 - Support S.1177 - Every Child Achieves Act - Supporting foster care/community school provisions H.R.5 - Student Success Act - Supporting foster care/community school provisions H.R. 3221 - The Homeless and Foster Youth Achievement Act - Support S.256 - Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2015 - Support S.262 - Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act - Support S. 1893 - Mental Health Awareness & Improvement Act - Support H.R.1006 - Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act - Inrcreasing mental health focus H.R.3285 - Reducing Disparities Using Care Models and Education Act of 2015 - Inrcreasing mental health focus S.1177 - Every Student Succeeds Act - mental health services portions H.R.4374/S. 2685 - Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act - support S.1604/H.R.5903 - Transition to Independence Act
Client expense: $7,558 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
2016 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts, including per capita caps and block grants. Importing Medicare Affordability, Enrollment, Notification (S. 3371, H.R. 6109, H.R. 5772) Independence at Home Act (S. 3130) Improving Medicaid care coordination for medically complex children (H.R. 546, S. 298) Local Coverage Determination Act (H.R. 5721) Implementation of and improving the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, P.L. 113-295 Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192 HCBS Settings Rule S. 1604 Transition to Independence Medicaid Buy-In Option. H.R. 5903 ABLE Age Adjustment Act, S. 2704 and H.R. 4813 ABLE Financial Planning Act, S. 2703 and H.R. 4794 ABLE to Work Act, S. 2702 and H.R. 4795 Money Follows the Person Program Extension
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Transition to Independence Act, S. 1604 and H.R. 5903 RAISE Family Caregivers Act, H.R. 3099 Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act, H.R 3913 Older Americans Act, S. 192 and House version Improving Access to Medicare Act, H.R. 1571 21st Century CURES Act, H.R. 6 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, H.R. 2646 Accelerating Individuals into the Workplace Act, H.R. 2990 ABLE to Work Act, H.R. 4795 and S. 2702 ABLE Age Adjustment Act, H.R. 4813 an S. 2704 ABLE Financing Planning Act, H.R. 4794 and S. 2703 Mental Health Reform Act, S. 2680 Medicaid CARE Act, S. 2605 Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, S. 524
Client expense: $19,436 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Democratic |
| VA |
| James R. Langevin | Democratic | RI |
| Pete Sessions | Republican | TX |
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)