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Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L., 111-148 and P.L. 111-192. Mental Health. National Long Term Supports and Services Policy. Home and Community-Based Settings Rule. Employer Wellness Programs and the ADA Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act. (H.R. 1189, S. 620) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
ARC OF THE UNITED STATES via THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Deinstitutionalization and community integration. Enforcement of U.S. Supreme Court's Olmstead decision.
Disability community concerns regarding employment. Implementation of work incentives in Social Security disability programs. Implementation of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, P.L. 113-128 implementation. Implementation of EEOC's "Federal Sector's Obligation to be a Model Employer of Individuals with Disabilities."
Source: Senate LDA
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192 and opposing repeal of the law. National Long Term Supports and Services Policy. Home and Community-Based Settings Rule. Employer Wellness Programs and the ADA (H.R. 1189, S. 620)
Steve Gleason Act of 2015
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare and opposition to using Medicare to pay for the costs of other programs. 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, including Medicaid and application of mental health parity. HCBS Settings Community Integration Act. S. 1604 Transition to Independence Medicaid Buy-In Option. Steve Gleason Act (H.R. 1919)(Medicare coverage of speech generating devices) Medicare Part D / Access to Medications and Access to Durable Medical Equipment.
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare. Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization (H.R. 2) CHIP Reauthorization bills (H.R. 919, S. 428). 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, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions. Quality measures for long term services and supports in Medicaid Managed Care and payment alignment initiatives for beneficiaries of both Medicare and Medicaid. HCBS Settings Interstate Medicaid Portability. Medicare Part D / Access to Medications and Access to Durable Medical Equipment.
Restraint and seclusion legislation, H.R. 927. Reach Higher Initiative. Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Reauthorization (H.R. 5). Portability of Medicaid HCRS Benefits for Students in Higher Education.
Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Implementation of Social Security Work Incentives provisions dealing with employment for individuals with disabilities. Efforts to improve administration of SSI and Title II programs affecting people with disabilities. Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Implementation of trust rules and policies affecting people using SSI and Medicaid. S. 343, Reducing Overlapping Payments Act of 2015. H.R. 918 and S. 499, Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act of 2015. Provisions proposed in various versions of the House FY 2016 Budget Resolution to eliminate or cut concurrent Social Security Disability and Unemployment Benefits.
Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Implementation of Social Security Work Incentives provisions dealing with employment for individuals with disabilities. Efforts to improve administration of SSI and Title II programs affecting people with disabilities. Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. S. 343, Reducing Overlapping Payments Act of 2015. H.R. 918 and S. 499, Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act of 2015.
CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2015
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare. Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization (H.R. 2) CHIP Reauthorization bills (H.R. 919, S. 428). 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, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions. Quality measures for long term services and supports in Medicaid Managed Care and payment alignment initiatives for beneficiaries of both Medicare and Medicaid. HCBS Settings Interstate Medicaid Portability. Medicare Part D / Access to Medications and Access to Durable Medical Equipment.
Keeping All Students Safe Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Restraint and seclusion legislation, H.R. 927. Reach Higher Initiative. Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Reauthorization (H.R. 5). Portability of Medicaid HCRS Benefits for Students in Higher Education.
Transition to Independence Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare and opposition to using Medicare to pay for the costs of other programs. 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, including Medicaid and application of mental health parity. HCBS Settings Community Integration Act. S. 1604 Transition to Independence Medicaid Buy-In Option. Steve Gleason Act (H.R. 1919)(Medicare coverage of speech generating devices) Medicare Part D / Access to Medications and Access to Durable Medical Equipment.
Reducing Overlapping Payments Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Implementation of Social Security Work Incentives provisions dealing with employment for individuals with disabilities. Efforts to improve administration of SSI and Title II programs affecting people with disabilities. Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. S. 343, Reducing Overlapping Payments Act of 2015. H.R. 918 and S. 499, Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act of 2015.
Reducing Overlapping Payments Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Implementation of Social Security Work Incentives provisions dealing with employment for individuals with disabilities. Efforts to improve administration of SSI and Title II programs affecting people with disabilities. Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Implementation of trust rules and policies affecting people using SSI and Medicaid. S. 343, Reducing Overlapping Payments Act of 2015. H.R. 918 and S. 499, Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act of 2015. Provisions proposed in various versions of the House FY 2016 Budget Resolution to eliminate or cut concurrent Social Security Disability and Unemployment Benefits.
Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2015
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare. Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization (H.R. 2) CHIP Reauthorization bills (H.R. 919, S. 428). 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, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions. Quality measures for long term services and supports in Medicaid Managed Care and payment alignment initiatives for beneficiaries of both Medicare and Medicaid. HCBS Settings Interstate Medicaid Portability. Medicare Part D / Access to Medications and Access to Durable Medical Equipment.
Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Implementation of Social Security Work Incentives provisions dealing with employment for individuals with disabilities. Efforts to improve administration of SSI and Title II programs affecting people with disabilities. Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Implementation of trust rules and policies affecting people using SSI and Medicaid. S. 343, Reducing Overlapping Payments Act of 2015. H.R. 918 and S. 499, Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act of 2015. Provisions proposed in various versions of the House FY 2016 Budget Resolution to eliminate or cut concurrent Social Security Disability and Unemployment Benefits.
Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Implementation of Social Security Work Incentives provisions dealing with employment for individuals with disabilities. Efforts to improve administration of SSI and Title II programs affecting people with disabilities. Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. S. 343, Reducing Overlapping Payments Act of 2015. H.R. 918 and S. 499, Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act of 2015.
Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192 and opposing repeal of the law. National Long Term Supports and Services Policy. Home and Community-Based Settings Rule. Employer Wellness Programs and the ADA (H.R. 1189, S. 620)
Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L., 111-148 and P.L. 111-192. Mental Health. National Long Term Supports and Services Policy. Home and Community-Based Settings Rule. Employer Wellness Programs and the ADA Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act. (H.R. 1189, S. 620) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Keeping All Students Safe Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Restraint and seclusion legislation, S. 2036, H.R. 1893. Higher Education Act Reauthorization legislation including Transition and Post-Secondary Programs for Students with ID (TPSID) Program. Reach Higher Initiative. Student Testing Improvement & Accountability Act (HR 4172), Tackling Excessive Standardized Tests Act (HR 5612).
Keeping All Students Safe Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Restraint and seclusion legislation, S. 2036, H.R. 1893. Higher Education Act Reauthorization legislation including Transition and Post-Secondary Programs for Students with ID (TPSID) Program. Reach Higher Initiative. Student Testing Improvement & Accountability Act (HR 4172), Tackling Excessive Standardized Tests Act (HR 5612).
Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L., 111-148 and P.L. 111-192. National Long Term Supports and Services Policy. Home and Community-Based Settings Rule. Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, H.R. 3717. Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities, H.R. 4574. Supports for children with autism. Promoting Physical Activity for all Americans Act (5.531)
Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2013
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Medicaid Managed Care. Alignment of Medicare and Medicaid for Dually eligible recipients.. Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare. Medicare Secondary Payer Program. Implementation of the Medicaid Community First Choice Option and Balancing Incentives Program. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act legislation, H.R. 647, S. 313. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions. Quality measures for long term services and supports in Medicaid Managed Care and payment alignment initiatives for beneficiaries of both Medicare and Medicaid. HCBS Settings Support for HR 3749 Medicare demonstration for coverage of low vision devices; H.R. 4998 and S. 2552, The Medicare Advantage bill of rights and S. 998 / H.R. 942, Ensuring access to complex rehabilitation technology in Medicare and HR 4900, competitive bidding for Medicare. Expressing concerns about Medicare Coverage Policies for hearing implants and speech general devices. Medicaid coverage of autism services.
Student Testing Improvement and Accountability Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Restraint and seclusion legislation, S. 2036, H.R. 1893. Higher Education Act Reauthorization legislation including Transition and Post-Secondary Programs for Students with ID (TPSID) Program. Reach Higher Initiative. Student Testing Improvement & Accountability Act (HR 4172), Tackling Excessive Standardized Tests Act (HR 5612).
Student Testing Improvement and Accountability Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Restraint and seclusion legislation, S. 2036, H.R. 1893. Higher Education Act Reauthorization legislation including Transition and Post-Secondary Programs for Students with ID (TPSID) Program. Reach Higher Initiative. Student Testing Improvement & Accountability Act (HR 4172), Tackling Excessive Standardized Tests Act (HR 5612).
Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L., 111-148 and P.L. 111-192. National Long Term Supports and Services Policy. Home and Community-Based Settings Rule. Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, H.R. 3717. Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities, H.R. 4574. Supports for children with autism. Promoting Physical Activity for all Americans Act (5.531)
Helping Veterans Save for Health Care Act of 2014
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Medicaid Managed Care. Alignment of Medicare and Medicaid for Dually eligible recipients.. Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare. Medicare Secondary Payer Program. Implementation of the Medicaid Community First Choice Option and Balancing Incentives Program. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act legislation, H.R. 647, S. 313. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions. Quality measures for long term services and supports in Medicaid Managed Care and payment alignment initiatives for beneficiaries of both Medicare and Medicaid. HCBS Settings Support for HR 3749 Medicare demonstration for coverage of low vision devices; H.R. 4998 and S. 2552, The Medicare Advantage bill of rights and S. 998 / H.R. 942, Ensuring access to complex rehabilitation technology in Medicare and HR 4900, competitive bidding for Medicare. Expressing concerns about Medicare Coverage Policies for hearing implants and speech general devices. Medicaid coverage of autism services.
Medicare Advantage Participant Bill of Rights Act of 2014
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Medicaid Managed Care. Alignment of Medicare and Medicaid for Dually eligible recipients.. Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare. Medicare Secondary Payer Program. Implementation of the Medicaid Community First Choice Option and Balancing Incentives Program. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act legislation, H.R. 647, S. 313. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions. Quality measures for long term services and supports in Medicaid Managed Care and payment alignment initiatives for beneficiaries of both Medicare and Medicaid. HCBS Settings Support for HR 3749 Medicare demonstration for coverage of low vision devices; H.R. 4998 and S. 2552, The Medicare Advantage bill of rights and S. 998 / H.R. 942, Ensuring access to complex rehabilitation technology in Medicare and HR 4900, competitive bidding for Medicare. Expressing concerns about Medicare Coverage Policies for hearing implants and speech general devices. Medicaid coverage of autism services.
Restraint and seclusion legislation, S. 2036, H.R. 1893. Higher Education Act Reauthorization legislation including Transition and Post-Secondary Programs for Students with ID (TPSID) Program. Reach Higher Initiative. Student Testing Improvement & Accountability Act (HR 4172), Tackling Excessive Standardized Tests Act (HR 5612).
Restraint and seclusion legislation, S. 2036, H.R. 1893. Higher Education Act Reauthorization legislation including Transition and Post-Secondary Programs for Students with ID (TPSID) Program. Reach Higher Initiative. Student Testing Improvement & Accountability Act (HR 4172), Tackling Excessive Standardized Tests Act (HR 5612).
Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2013
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Medicaid Managed Care. Alignment of Medicare and Medicaid for Dually eligible recipients.. Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare. Medicare Secondary Payer Program. Implementation of the Medicaid Community First Choice Option and Balancing Incentives Program. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act legislation, H.R. 647, S. 313. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions. Quality measures for long term services and supports in Medicaid Managed Care and payment alignment initiatives for beneficiaries of both Medicare and Medicaid. HCBS Settings Support for HR 3749 Medicare demonstration for coverage of low vision devices; H.R. 4998 and S. 2552, The Medicare Advantage bill of rights and S. 998 / H.R. 942, Ensuring access to complex rehabilitation technology in Medicare and HR 4900, competitive bidding for Medicare. Expressing concerns about Medicare Coverage Policies for hearing implants and speech general devices. Medicaid coverage of autism services.
Keeping All Students Safe Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Restraint and seclusion legislation, S. 2036, H.R. 1893. Higher Education Act Reauthorization legislation including Transition and Post-Secondary Programs for Students with ID (TPSID) Program. Reach Higher Initiative. Student Testing Improvement & Accountability Act (HR 4172), Tackling Excessive Standardized Tests Act (HR 5612).
Keeping All Students Safe Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Restraint and seclusion legislation, S. 2036, H.R. 1893. Higher Education Act Reauthorization legislation including Transition and Post-Secondary Programs for Students with ID (TPSID) Program. Reach Higher Initiative. Student Testing Improvement & Accountability Act (HR 4172), Tackling Excessive Standardized Tests Act (HR 5612).
Medicare Advantage Participant Bill of Rights Act of 2014
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Medicaid Managed Care. Alignment of Medicare and Medicaid for Dually eligible recipients.. Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare. Medicare Secondary Payer Program. Implementation of the Medicaid Community First Choice Option and Balancing Incentives Program. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act legislation, H.R. 647, S. 313. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions. Quality measures for long term services and supports in Medicaid Managed Care and payment alignment initiatives for beneficiaries of both Medicare and Medicaid. HCBS Settings Support for HR 3749 Medicare demonstration for coverage of low vision devices; H.R. 4998 and S. 2552, The Medicare Advantage bill of rights and S. 998 / H.R. 942, Ensuring access to complex rehabilitation technology in Medicare and HR 4900, competitive bidding for Medicare. Expressing concerns about Medicare Coverage Policies for hearing implants and speech general devices. Medicaid coverage of autism services.
Medicaid Managed Care. Alignment of Medicare and Medicaid for Dually eligible recipients.. Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare. Medicare Secondary Payer Program. Implementation of the Medicaid Community First Choice Option and Balancing Incentives Program. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act legislation, H.R. 647, S. 313. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions. Quality measures for long term services and supports in Medicaid Managed Care and payment alignment initiatives for beneficiaries of both Medicare and Medicaid. HCBS Settings Support for HR 3749 Medicare demonstration for coverage of low vision devices; H.R. 4998 and S. 2552, The Medicare Advantage bill of rights and S. 998 / H.R. 942, Ensuring access to complex rehabilitation technology in Medicare and HR 4900, competitive bidding for Medicare. Expressing concerns about Medicare Coverage Policies for hearing implants and speech general devices. Medicaid coverage of autism services.
Medicaid Managed Care. Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare. Passage of the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act legislation, H.R. 647, S. 313. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions. Quality measures for long term services and supports in Medicaid Managed Care and payment alignment initiatives for beneficiaries of both Medicare and Medicaid. HCBS Settings Expressing concerns about Medicare Coverage Policies for hearing implants and speech generating devices. Interstate Medicaid Portability.
Medicaid Managed Care. Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare. Passage of the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act legislation, H.R. 647, S. 313. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions. Quality measures for long term services and supports in Medicaid Managed Care and payment alignment initiatives for beneficiaries of both Medicare and Medicaid. HCBS Settings Expressing concerns about Medicare Coverage Policies for hearing implants and speech generating devices. Interstate Medicaid Portability.
Home Care Consumer Bill of Rights Act
Client: ARC OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
Medicaid Managed Care. Alignment of Medicare and Medicaid for Dually eligible recipients.. Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare. Medicare Secondary Payer Program. Implementation of the Medicaid Community First Choice Option and Balancing Incentives Program. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act legislation, H.R. 647, S. 313. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions. Quality measures for long term services and supports in Medicaid Managed Care and payment alignment initiatives for beneficiaries of both Medicare and Medicaid. HCBS Settings Support for HR 3749 Medicare demonstration for coverage of low vision devices; H.R. 4998 and S. 2552, The Medicare Advantage bill of rights and S. 998 / H.R. 942, Ensuring access to complex rehabilitation technology in Medicare and HR 4900, competitive bidding for Medicare. Expressing concerns about Medicare Coverage Policies for hearing implants and speech general devices. Medicaid coverage of autism services.
Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare and opposition to using Medicare to pay for the costs of other programs. 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, including Medicaid and application of mental health parity. HCBS Settings Community Integration Act. S. 1604 Transition to Independence Medicaid Buy-In Option. Steve Gleason Act (H.R. 1919)(Medicare coverage of speech generating devices) Medicare Part D / Access to Medications and Access to Durable Medical Equipment.
Immigration Policy.
Implementation of Social Security Work Incentives provisions dealing with employment for individuals with disabilities. Efforts to improve administration of SSI and Title II programs affecting people with disabilities. Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. S. 343, Reducing Overlapping Payments Act of 2015. H.R. 918 and S. 499, Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act of 2015.
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192 and opposing repeal of the law. National Long Term Supports and Services Policy. Home and Community-Based Settings Rule. Employer Wellness Programs and the ADA (H.R. 1189, S. 620)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARC OF THE UNITED STATES via THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Immigration Policy, DACA, Executive Order.
Deinstitutionalization and community integration. Enforcement of U.S. Supreme Court's Olmstead decision.
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L., 111-148 and P.L. 111-192. Mental Health. National Long Term Supports and Services Policy. Home and Community-Based Settings Rule. Employer Wellness Programs and the ADA Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act. (H.R. 1189, S. 620) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare. Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization (H.R. 2) CHIP Reauthorization bills (H.R. 919, S. 428). 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, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions. Quality measures for long term services and supports in Medicaid Managed Care and payment alignment initiatives for beneficiaries of both Medicare and Medicaid. HCBS Settings Interstate Medicaid Portability. Medicare Part D / Access to Medications and Access to Durable Medical Equipment.
Restraint and seclusion legislation, H.R. 927. Reach Higher Initiative. Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Reauthorization (H.R. 5). Portability of Medicaid HCRS Benefits for Students in Higher Education.
Implementation of Social Security Work Incentives provisions dealing with employment for individuals with disabilities. Efforts to improve administration of SSI and Title II programs affecting people with disabilities. Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Implementation of trust rules and policies affecting people using SSI and Medicaid. S. 343, Reducing Overlapping Payments Act of 2015. H.R. 918 and S. 499, Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act of 2015. Provisions proposed in various versions of the House FY 2016 Budget Resolution to eliminate or cut concurrent Social Security Disability and Unemployment Benefits.
Disability community concerns regarding employment. Implementation of work incentives in Social Security disability programs. Implementation of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Executive Order on minimum wage for federal contractors. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, P.L. 113-128. Implementation of DOL's "Application of Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service" (Companionship Reg). Implementation of EEOC's "Federal Sector's Obligation to be a Model Employer of Individuals with Disabilities."
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
ARC OF THE UNITED STATES via THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
2014 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Restraint and seclusion legislation, S. 2036, H.R. 1893. Higher Education Act Reauthorization legislation including Transition and Post-Secondary Programs for Students with ID (TPSID) Program. Reach Higher Initiative. Student Testing Improvement & Accountability Act (HR 4172), Tackling Excessive Standardized Tests Act (HR 5612).
Implementation of Social Security Work Incentives provisions dealing with employment for individuals with disabilities. Efforts to improve administration of SSI and Title II programs affecting people with disabilities. Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Implementation of trust rules and policies affecting people using SSI and Medicaid.
Immigration Policy, DACA, Executive Order.
Implementation cof the Affordable Care Act, P.L., 111-148 and P.L. 111-192. National Long Term Supports and Services Policy. Home and Community-Based Settings Rule. Draft bill to address wandering by children with I/DD. Maternal, Infant, & Early Childhood Home Visitation Program.
Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities.
Disability community concerns regarding employment. Implementation of work incentives in Social Security disability programs. Implementation of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Executive Order on minimum wage for federal contractors. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, H.R. 803. Implementation of DOL's "Application of Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service" (Companionship Reg). Implementation of EEOC's "Federal Sector's Obligation to be a Model Employer of Individuals with Disabilities."
Medicaid Managed Care. Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare. Passage of the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act legislation, H.R. 647, S. 313. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions. Quality measures for long term services and supports in Medicaid Managed Care and payment alignment initiatives for beneficiaries of both Medicare and Medicaid. HCBS Settings Expressing concerns about Medicare Coverage Policies for hearing implants and speech generating devices. Interstate Medicaid Portability.
Deinstitutionalization and community integration. Enforcement of U.S. Supreme Court's Olmstead decision.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), 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), State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
ARC OF THE UNITED STATES via THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities.
Restraint and seclusion legislation, S. 2036, H.R. 1893. Higher Education Act Reauthorization legislation including Transition and Post-Secondary Programs for Students with ID (TPSID) Program. Reach Higher Initiative. Student Testing Improvement & Accountability Act (HR 4172), Tackling Excessive Standardized Tests Act (HR 5612).
Disability community concerns regarding employment. Implementation of work incentives in Social Security disability programs. Implementation of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Executive Order on minimum wage for federal contractors. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, H.R. 803. Implementation of DOL's "Application of Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service" (Companionship Reg). Implementation of EEOC's "Federal Sector's Obligation to be a Model Employer of Individuals with Disabilities."
Implementation cof the Affordable Care Act, P.L., 111-148 and P.L. 111-192. National Long Term Supports and Services Policy. Home and Community-Based Settings Rule. Draft bill to address wandering by children with I/DD. Maternal, Infant, & Early Childhood Home Visitation Program.
Implementation of Social Security Work Incentives provisions dealing with employment for individuals with disabilities. Efforts to improve administration of SSI and Title II programs affecting people with disabilities. Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Implementation of trust rules and policies affecting people using SSI and Medicaid.
Immigration Policy, DACA, Executive Order.
Medicaid Managed Care. Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare. Passage of the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act legislation, H.R. 647, S. 313. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions. Quality measures for long term services and supports in Medicaid Managed Care and payment alignment initiatives for beneficiaries of both Medicare and Medicaid. HCBS Settings Expressing concerns about Medicare Coverage Policies for hearing implants and speech generating devices. Interstate Medicaid Portability.
Deinstitutionalization and community integration. Enforcement of U.S. Supreme Court's Olmstead decision.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), 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), State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
ARC OF THE UNITED STATES via THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
Federal Humanitarian response to unaccompanied children.
Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities.
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L., 111-148 and P.L. 111-192. National Long Term Supports and Services Policy. Home and Community-Based Settings Rule. Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, H.R. 3717. Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities, H.R. 4574. Supports for children with autism. Promoting Physical Activity for all Americans Act (5.531)
Medicaid Managed Care. Alignment of Medicare and Medicaid for Dually eligible recipients.. Preservation of Medicaid as an entitlement program and avoiding cuts. Preservation of Medicare. Medicare Secondary Payer Program. Implementation of the Medicaid Community First Choice Option and Balancing Incentives Program. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act legislation, H.R. 647, S. 313. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 and P.L. 111-192, including Medicaid Health and Long Term Services and Supports provisions. Quality measures for long term services and supports in Medicaid Managed Care and payment alignment initiatives for beneficiaries of both Medicare and Medicaid. HCBS Settings Support for HR 3749 Medicare demonstration for coverage of low vision devices; H.R. 4998 and S. 2552, The Medicare Advantage bill of rights and S. 998 / H.R. 942, Ensuring access to complex rehabilitation technology in Medicare and HR 4900, competitive bidding for Medicare. Expressing concerns about Medicare Coverage Policies for hearing implants and speech general devices. Medicaid coverage of autism services.
Disability community concerns regarding employment. Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act. Implementation of work incentives in Social Security disability programs. Implementation of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Executive Order on minimum wage for federal contractors. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, H.R. 803. Implementation of DOL's "Application of Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service" (Companionship Reg). Implementation of EEOC's "Federal Sector's Obligation to be a Model Employer of Individuals with Disabilities."
Deinstitutionalization and community integration. Enforcement of U.S. Supreme Court's Olmstead decision. Supported Decisionmaking.
Implementation of Social Security Work Incentives provisions dealing with employment for individuals with disabilities. Efforts to improve administration of SSI and Title II programs affecting people with disabilities. Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act. Issues regarding UI/SSDI offsets. Implementation of trust rules and polices affecting people using SSI and Medicaid. Amendments to the Preserving America's Transportation and Highways Act (PATH Act) related to Social Security and Unemployment Insurance.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), White House Office