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To amend title 10, United States Code, to require that advance notice of the results of any Department of Defense review of the circumstances surrounding the death of a member of the armed forces by friendly fire be given to the primary next of kin of the member before public release of the review.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1)--supported temporary FMAP increase, provider rate maintenance, and Medicaid regulation moratoria, and wage increases for Direct Support Professionals The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 868)--supported bill and discussed introducing bill in Senate Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007: (H.R. 1791 and S. 627)--supported bill Community Choice Act of 2007: (H.R. 1670 and S. 683)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: (S. 434)--supported bill
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AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES via AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1)--supported temporary FMAP increase, provider rate maintenance, and Medicaid regulation moratoria, and wage increases for Direct Support Professionals The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 868)--supported bill and discussed introducing bill in Senate Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007: (H.R. 1791 and S. 627)--supported bill Community Choice Act of 2007: (H.R. 1670 and S. 683)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: (S. 434)--supported bill
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Source: Senate LDA
To amend title 10, United States Code, to require that advance notice of the results of any Department of Defense review of the circumstances surrounding the death of a member of the armed forces by friendly fire be given to the primary next of kin of the member before public release of the review.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1)--supported temporary FMAP increase, provider rate maintenance, and Medicaid regulation moratoria, and wage increases for Direct Support Professionals The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 868)--supported bill and discussed introducing bill in Senate Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007: (H.R. 1791 and S. 627)--supported bill Community Choice Act of 2007: (H.R. 1670 and S. 683)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: (S. 434)--supported bill
Fairness in Firearm Testing Act
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1)--supported temporary FMAP increase, provider rate maintenance, and Medicaid regulation moratoria, and wage increases for Direct Support Professionals The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 868)--supported bill and discussed introducing bill in Senate Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007: (H.R. 1791 and S. 627)--supported bill Community Choice Act of 2007: (H.R. 1670 and S. 683)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: (S. 434)--supported bill
Fairness in Firearm Testing Act
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1)--supported temporary FMAP increase, provider rate maintenance, and Medicaid regulation moratoria, and wage increases for Direct Support Professionals The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 868)--supported bill and discussed introducing bill in Senate Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007: (H.R. 1791 and S. 627)--supported bill Community Choice Act of 2007: (H.R. 1670 and S. 683)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: (S. 434)--supported bill
Family Small Business Tax Fairness Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1)--supported temporary FMAP increase, provider rate maintenance, and Medicaid regulation moratoria, and wage increases for Direct Support Professionals The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 868)--supported bill and discussed introducing bill in Senate Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007: (H.R. 1791 and S. 627)--supported bill Community Choice Act of 2007: (H.R. 1670 and S. 683)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: (S. 434)--supported bill
Family Small Business Tax Fairness Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1)--supported temporary FMAP increase, provider rate maintenance, and Medicaid regulation moratoria, and wage increases for Direct Support Professionals The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 868)--supported bill and discussed introducing bill in Senate Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007: (H.R. 1791 and S. 627)--supported bill Community Choice Act of 2007: (H.R. 1670 and S. 683)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: (S. 434)--supported bill
Children's Health Equity Technical Amendments Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1)--supported temporary FMAP increase, provider rate maintenance, and Medicaid regulation moratoria, and wage increases for Direct Support Professionals The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 868)--supported bill and discussed introducing bill in Senate Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007: (H.R. 1791 and S. 627)--supported bill Community Choice Act of 2007: (H.R. 1670 and S. 683)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: (S. 434)--supported bill
Children's Health Equity Technical Amendments Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1)--supported temporary FMAP increase, provider rate maintenance, and Medicaid regulation moratoria, and wage increases for Direct Support Professionals The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 868)--supported bill and discussed introducing bill in Senate Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007: (H.R. 1791 and S. 627)--supported bill Community Choice Act of 2007: (H.R. 1670 and S. 683)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: (S. 434)--supported bill
Safe Babies Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1)--supported temporary FMAP increase, provider rate maintenance, and Medicaid regulation moratoria, and wage increases for Direct Support Professionals The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 868)--supported bill and discussed introducing bill in Senate Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007: (H.R. 1791 and S. 627)--supported bill Community Choice Act of 2007: (H.R. 1670 and S. 683)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: (S. 434)--supported bill
Safe Babies Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1)--supported temporary FMAP increase, provider rate maintenance, and Medicaid regulation moratoria, and wage increases for Direct Support Professionals The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 868)--supported bill and discussed introducing bill in Senate Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007: (H.R. 1791 and S. 627)--supported bill Community Choice Act of 2007: (H.R. 1670 and S. 683)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: (S. 434)--supported bill
Public Housing Equal Treatment Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1)--supported temporary FMAP increase, provider rate maintenance, and Medicaid regulation moratoria, and wage increases for Direct Support Professionals The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 868)--supported bill and discussed introducing bill in Senate Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007: (H.R. 1791 and S. 627)--supported bill Community Choice Act of 2007: (H.R. 1670 and S. 683)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: (S. 434)--supported bill
Public Housing Equal Treatment Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1)--supported temporary FMAP increase, provider rate maintenance, and Medicaid regulation moratoria, and wage increases for Direct Support Professionals The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 868)--supported bill and discussed introducing bill in Senate Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007: (H.R. 1791 and S. 627)--supported bill Community Choice Act of 2007: (H.R. 1670 and S. 683)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: (S. 434)--supported bill
Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS sevices, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on (Targeted) Case Management--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on Public Provider taxes--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill
Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution
Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Discussed with Senate staff possible introduction of a Direct Support Professional bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS services, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
Community Choice Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution
Community Choice Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS sevices, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
Community Choice Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Discussed with Senate staff possible introduction of a Direct Support Professional bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS services, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
Community Choice Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on (Targeted) Case Management--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on Public Provider taxes--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill
Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on (Targeted) Case Management--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on Public Provider taxes--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill
Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution
Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS sevices, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Discussed with Senate staff possible introduction of a Direct Support Professional bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS services, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS sevices, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution
Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on (Targeted) Case Management--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on Public Provider taxes--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill
To impose a moratorium on certain Medicaid payment restrictions.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on (Targeted) Case Management--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on Public Provider taxes--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill
To impose a moratorium on certain Medicaid payment restrictions.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution
To impose a moratorium on certain Medicaid payment restrictions.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS sevices, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS sevices, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution
To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on (Targeted) Case Management--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on Public Provider taxes--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill
To provide for a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medicaid Program, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution
To provide for a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medicaid Program, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on (Targeted) Case Management--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on Public Provider taxes--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill
To provide for a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medicaid Program, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS sevices, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
To provide for a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medicaid Program, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Discussed with Senate staff possible introduction of a Direct Support Professional bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS services, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on (Targeted) Case Management--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on Public Provider taxes--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill
Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution
Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS sevices, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
CLASS Act
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on (Targeted) Case Management--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on Public Provider taxes--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill
CLASS Act
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS sevices, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
CLASS Act
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution
CLASS Act
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Discussed with Senate staff possible introduction of a Direct Support Professional bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS services, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
A bill to temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on (Targeted) Case Management--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on Public Provider taxes--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill
A bill to temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS sevices, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
A bill to temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution
State Fiscal Relief Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution
State Fiscal Relief Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS sevices, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
State Fiscal Relief Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Discussed with Senate staff possible introduction of a Direct Support Professional bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS services, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
State Fiscal Relief Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on (Targeted) Case Management--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on Public Provider taxes--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill
A bill to provide for a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on (Targeted) Case Management--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on Public Provider taxes--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill
A bill to provide for a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution
Empowered at Home Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Discussed with Senate staff possible introduction of a Direct Support Professional bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS services, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
Empowered at Home Act of 2008
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS sevices, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
Community Choice Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS sevices, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
Community Choice Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution
Community Choice Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on (Targeted) Case Management--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on Public Provider taxes--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill
Community Choice Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Discussed with Senate staff possible introduction of a Direct Support Professional bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS services, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution
A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS sevices, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
Budget Resolution(S. Con. Res 21 and H. Con. Res. 99)--Medicare and Medicaid discretionary funds President's Budget--Medicaid, Housing, Social Security Administration and other discretionary funds FY 2007 Continuing Budget Resolution (H.J. Res. 20)--Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security Administration and other discretionary funds
Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--oppose regulation Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S 558) Children's Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S1337) State Children's Health Insurance Program reauthoriation (HR 3162) (S 1893) Legal Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act (HR 1308) (S 764) The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (HR 1279) Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2007 (S 1107) Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (HR 3001 and S 1758) 1115 Waivers--proposed legislation to address Medicaid 115 waiver processes and state requirements
Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (HR 1279) Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2007 (S 1107) Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (HR 3001 and S 1758) 1115 Waivers--proposed legislation to address Medicaid 115 waiver processes and state requirements
Legal Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--oppose regulation Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S 558) Children's Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S1337) State Children's Health Insurance Program reauthoriation (HR 3162) (S 1893) Legal Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act (HR 1308) (S 764) The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (HR 1279) Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2007 (S 1107) Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (HR 3001 and S 1758) 1115 Waivers--proposed legislation to address Medicaid 115 waiver processes and state requirements
Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
National Low Income Housing Trust Fund (H.R. 2895)--supported Section Eight Voucher Reform Act (H.R. 1851)--supported Community Choice Act of 2007 (S. 799)--supported
Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
National Low Income Housing Trust Fund (H.R. 2895)--supported Section Eight Voucher Reform Act (H.R. 1851)--supported Community Choice Act of 2007 (S. 799)--supported
National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
National Low Income Housing Trust Fund (H.R. 2895)--supported Section Eight Voucher Reform Act (H.R. 1851)--supported Community Choice Act of 2007 (S. 799)--supported
National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
National Low Income Housing Trust Fund (H.R. 2895)--supported Section Eight Voucher Reform Act (H.R. 1851)--supported Community Choice Act of 2007 (S. 799)--supported
Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--oppose regulation Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S 558) Children's Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S1337) State Children's Health Insurance Program reauthoriation (HR 3162) (S 1893) Legal Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act (HR 1308) (S 764) The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (HR 1279) Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2007 (S 1107) Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (HR 3001 and S 1758) 1115 Waivers--proposed legislation to address Medicaid 115 waiver processes and state requirements
Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (HR 1279) Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2007 (S 1107) Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (HR 3001 and S 1758) 1115 Waivers--proposed legislation to address Medicaid 115 waiver processes and state requirements
Fair Home Health Care Act
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
Workforce Investment Act reauthorization (H.R. 3747)--worked with House and Senate offices on provisions to include in reauthorization Rehabilitation Act reauthorization--worked with Senate offices on provisions to include in reauthorization Fair Home Health Care Act (H.R. 3582 and S. 2061)
Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
Workforce Investment Act reauthorization (H.R. 3747)--worked with House and Senate offices on provisions to include in reauthorization Rehabilitation Act reauthorization--worked with Senate offices on provisions to include in reauthorization Fair Home Health Care Act (H.R. 3582 and S. 2061)
Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (HR 1279) Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2007 (S 1107) Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (HR 3001 and S 1758) 1115 Waivers--proposed legislation to address Medicaid 115 waiver processes and state requirements
Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--oppose regulation Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S 558) Children's Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S1337) State Children's Health Insurance Program reauthoriation (HR 3162) (S 1893) Legal Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act (HR 1308) (S 764) The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (HR 1279) Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2007 (S 1107) Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (HR 3001 and S 1758) 1115 Waivers--proposed legislation to address Medicaid 115 waiver processes and state requirements
Children's Mental Health Parity Act
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--oppose regulation Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S 558) Children's Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S1337) State Children's Health Insurance Program reauthoriation (HR 3162) (S 1893) Legal Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act (HR 1308) (S 764) The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (HR 1279) Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2007 (S 1107) Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (HR 3001 and S 1758) 1115 Waivers--proposed legislation to address Medicaid 115 waiver processes and state requirements
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (including Medicaid discretionary funds and Lifespan Respite funding) (H.R. 3043 and S 1710) Appropriations for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development (H.R. 3074 and S. 1789) Omnibus Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2764)
CLASS Act
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (HR 1279) Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2007 (S 1107) Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (HR 3001 and S 1758) 1115 Waivers--proposed legislation to address Medicaid 115 waiver processes and state requirements
CLASS Act
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--oppose regulation Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S 558) Children's Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S1337) State Children's Health Insurance Program reauthoriation (HR 3162) (S 1893) Legal Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act (HR 1308) (S 764) The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (HR 1279) Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2007 (S 1107) Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (HR 3001 and S 1758) 1115 Waivers--proposed legislation to address Medicaid 115 waiver processes and state requirements
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (including Medicaid discretionary funds and Lifespan Respite funding) (H.R. 3043 and S 1710) Appropriations for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development (H.R. 3074 and S. 1789) Omnibus Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2764)
Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Americans With Disabilities Act Restoration (H.R. 3195 and S. 1881) To amend the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to require protection and advocacy systems to give notice to, and obtain the authorization of, an individual (or the individual's legal representative) before pursuing remedies on behalf of the individual. (H.R. 2839)
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--oppose regulation Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S 558) Children's Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S1337) State Children's Health Insurance Program reauthoriation (HR 3162) (S 1893) Legal Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act (HR 1308) (S 764) The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (HR 1279) Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2007 (S 1107) Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (HR 3001 and S 1758) 1115 Waivers--proposed legislation to address Medicaid 115 waiver processes and state requirements
Fair Home Health Care Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
Workforce Investment Act reauthorization (H.R. 3747)--worked with House and Senate offices on provisions to include in reauthorization Rehabilitation Act reauthorization--worked with Senate offices on provisions to include in reauthorization Fair Home Health Care Act (H.R. 3582 and S. 2061)
Mental Health Parity Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--oppose regulation Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S 558) Children's Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S1337) State Children's Health Insurance Program reauthoriation (HR 3162) (S 1893) Legal Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act (HR 1308) (S 764) The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (HR 1279) Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2007 (S 1107) Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (HR 3001 and S 1758) 1115 Waivers--proposed legislation to address Medicaid 115 waiver processes and state requirements
Legal Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--oppose regulation Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S 558) Children's Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S1337) State Children's Health Insurance Program reauthoriation (HR 3162) (S 1893) Legal Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act (HR 1308) (S 764) The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (HR 1279) Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2007 (S 1107) Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (HR 3001 and S 1758) 1115 Waivers--proposed legislation to address Medicaid 115 waiver processes and state requirements
Community Choice Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
National Low Income Housing Trust Fund (H.R. 2895)--supported Section Eight Voucher Reform Act (H.R. 1851)--supported Community Choice Act of 2007 (S. 799)--supported
Community Choice Act of 2007
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
National Low Income Housing Trust Fund (H.R. 2895)--supported Section Eight Voucher Reform Act (H.R. 1851)--supported Community Choice Act of 2007 (S. 799)--supported
Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (including Medicaid discretionary funds and Lifespan Respite funding) (H.R. 3043 and S 1710) Appropriations for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development (H.R. 3074 and S. 1789) Omnibus Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2764)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of crops destroyed by casualty.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (including Medicaid discretionary funds and Lifespan Respite funding) (H.R. 3043 and S 1710) Appropriations for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development (H.R. 3074 and S. 1789) Omnibus Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2764)
Battle of Camden Study Act
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (including Medicaid discretionary funds and Lifespan Respite funding) (H.R. 3043 and S 1710) Appropriations for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development (H.R. 3074 and S. 1789) Omnibus Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2764)
To require cigarette products to be placed under or behind the counter in retail sales.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--oppose regulation Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S 558) Children's Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S1337) State Children's Health Insurance Program reauthoriation (HR 3162) (S 1893) Legal Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act (HR 1308) (S 764) The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (HR 1279) Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2007 (S 1107) Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (HR 3001 and S 1758) 1115 Waivers--proposed legislation to address Medicaid 115 waiver processes and state requirements
To extend normal trade relations treatment to the products of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Americans With Disabilities Act Restoration (H.R. 3195 and S. 1881) To amend the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to require protection and advocacy systems to give notice to, and obtain the authorization of, an individual (or the individual's legal representative) before pursuing remedies on behalf of the individual. (H.R. 2839)
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site Improvement Act
Client: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES · Firm: AMERICAN NETWORK OF COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
The Americans With Disabilities Act Restoration (H.R. 3195 and S. 1881) To amend the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to require protection and advocacy systems to give notice to, and obtain the authorization of, an individual (or the individual's legal representative) before pursuing remedies on behalf of the individual. (H.R. 2839)
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1)--supported temporary FMAP increase, provider rate maintenance, and Medicaid regulation moratoria, and wage increases for Direct Support Professionals The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 868)--supported bill and discussed introducing bill in Senate Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007: (H.R. 1791 and S. 627)--supported bill Community Choice Act of 2007: (H.R. 1670 and S. 683)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: (S. 434)--supported bill
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Discussed with Senate staff possible introduction of a Direct Support Professional bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS services, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2008 · fourth_quarter · RA
Medicaid Regulation Moratoria, especially on Case Management, Private Provider Tax, and Rehab/Hab regulations Workforce Issues, especially the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act Housing for People With Disabilities, especially Section 8 Housing and Section 811(supportive housing) Appropriations: Labor, HHS, and Education; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, Department of Labor
Medicaid Regulation Moratoria, especially on Case Management, Private Provider Tax, and Rehab/Hab regulations Workforce Issues, especially the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act Housing for People With Disabilities, especially Section 8 Housing and Section 811(supportive housing) Appropriations: Labor, HHS, and Education; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, Department of Labor
Medicaid Regulation Moratoria, especially on Case Management, Private Provider Tax, and Rehab/Hab regulations Workforce Issues, especially the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act Housing for People With Disabilities, especially Section 8 Housing and Section 811(supportive housing) Appropriations: Labor, HHS, and Education; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, Department of Labor
Medicaid Regulation Moratoria, especially on Case Management, Private Provider Tax, and Rehab/Hab regulations Workforce Issues, especially the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act Housing for People With Disabilities, especially Section 8 Housing and Section 811(supportive housing) Appropriations: Labor, HHS, and Education; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, Department of Labor
Medicaid Regulation Moratoria, especially on Case Management, Private Provider Tax, and Rehab/Hab regulations Workforce Issues, especially the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act Housing for People With Disabilities, especially Section 8 Housing and Section 811(supportive housing) Appropriations: Labor, HHS, and Education; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, Department of Labor
Medicaid Regulation Moratoria, especially on Case Management, Private Provider Tax, and Rehab/Hab regulations Workforce Issues, especially the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act Housing for People With Disabilities, especially Section 8 Housing and Section 811(supportive housing) Appropriations: Labor, HHS, and Education; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, Department of Labor
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2008 · third_quarter · Q3
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation To provide for a temporary increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, and for other purposes--supported FMAP increase (H.R. 5268) A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution Empowered at Home Act of 2008: aimed at removing existing barriers to the new Medicaid Section 1915(i) HCBS benefit, strengthening HCBS services in order to prevent or decrease the likelihood of institutionalization, provide state assistance to facilitate HCBS sevices, improve purchase of long term care, and improve CMS collection of state data regarding number of individuals, expenditures, types of services, and waiting lists. S. 3327 would increase income eligibility from current 150% of FPL to 300% of SSI; eliminate option to waive statewideness; expand scope of services to include "other services", and eliminate option to limit number of eligible individuals and extends time period for eligibility (S. 3327)--supported bill
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2008 · second_quarter · Q2
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill Resolution Designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week(S.Res. 613)--supported resolution
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2008 · third_quarter · RA
Medicaid Regulation Moratoria, especially on Case Management, Private Provider Tax, and Rehab/Hab regulations Workforce Issues, especially the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act Housing for People With Disabilities, especially Section 8 Housing and Section 811(supportive housing) Appropriations: Labor, HHS, and Education; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, Department of Labor
Medicaid Regulation Moratoria, especially on Case Management, Private Provider Tax, and Rehab/Hab regulations Workforce Issues, especially the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act Housing for People With Disabilities, especially Section 8 Housing and Section 811(supportive housing) Appropriations: Labor, HHS, and Education; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, Department of Labor
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2008 · first_quarter · Q1
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 1279)--supported bill Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (S 1758 and H.R. 3001)--supported bill CMS Guidance on SCHIP income eligibility for program--opposed guidance CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on (Targeted) Case Management--opposed regulation CMS Regulation on Public Provider taxes--opposed regulation A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (S. 2620 and H.R. 5268)--supported FMAP increase A bill to provide a temporary increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage and fiscal relief to states--supported FMAP increase and state fiscal relief (S. 2586) To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services.(S. 2578 and H.R. 5173)--supported delaying implementation of CMS rule that would change payment rules for case management and targeted case management To impose a moratorium on Medicaid payment restrictions for rehabilitation services, or school-based administration, transportation, or medical services. (H.R. 4355)--supported bill Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008: To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on seven Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. (H.R. 5613)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations addressed: 1) health care provider taxes 2) case management/targeted case management 3) rehabilitation/habilitation payment restrictions 4) public provider taxes 5) transportation costs for school based services 6) graduate medical education Medicaid funding restrictions 7) Department of Appeal Board procedures Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008 (H.R. 2819)--supported moratoria on seven CMS regulations cited above and supported the temporary FMAP increase and assistance to states Community Choice Act of 2007: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require state Medicaid plan coverage of community-based attendant services and supports for certain Medicaid-eligible individuals. (S. 799 and H.R. 1621)--supported bill
Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (including Medicaid discretionary funds and Lifespan Respite funding) (H.R. 3043 and S 1710) Appropriations for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development (H.R. 3074 and S. 1789) Omnibus Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2764)
The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (HR 1279) Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2007 (S 1107) Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (HR 3001 and S 1758) 1115 Waivers--proposed legislation to address Medicaid 115 waiver processes and state requirements
Workforce Investment Act reauthorization--worked with Senate offices on provisions to include in reauthorization Rehabilitation Act reauthorization--worked with Senate offices on provisions to include in reauthorization
National Low Income Housing Trust Fund (H.R. 2895)--supported Section Eight Voucher Reform Act (H.R. 1851)--supported Community Choice Act of 2007 (S. 799)--supported
CMS Regulation on State Rehabilitation Option--oppose regulation Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S 558) Children's Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S1337) State Children's Health Insurance Program reauthoriation (HR 3162) (S 1893) Legal Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act (HR 1308) (S 764) The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007 (HR 1279) Home and Community Services Copayment Equity Act of 2007 (S 1107) Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (HR 3001 and S 1758) 1115 Waivers--proposed legislation to address Medicaid 115 waiver processes and state requirements
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Filing 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), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), White House Office
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Medicaid Regulation Moratoria, especially on Case Management, Private Provider Tax, and Rehab/Hab regulations Workforce Issues, especially the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act Housing for People With Disabilities, especially Section 8 Housing and Section 811(supportive housing) Appropriations: Labor, HHS, and Education; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, Department of Labor
Medicaid Regulation Moratoria, especially on Case Management, Private Provider Tax, and Rehab/Hab regulations Workforce Issues, especially the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act Housing for People With Disabilities, especially Section 8 Housing and Section 811(supportive housing) Appropriations: Labor, HHS, and Education; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, Department of Labor
Medicaid Regulation Moratoria, especially on Case Management, Private Provider Tax, and Rehab/Hab regulations Workforce Issues, especially the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act Housing for People With Disabilities, especially Section 8 Housing and Section 811(supportive housing) Appropriations: Labor, HHS, and Education; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, Department of Labor
Medicaid Regulation Moratoria, especially on Case Management, Private Provider Tax, and Rehab/Hab regulations Workforce Issues, especially the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act Housing for People With Disabilities, especially Section 8 Housing and Section 811(supportive housing) Appropriations: Labor, HHS, and Education; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, Department of Labor
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Workforce Investment Act reauthorization (H.R. 3747)--worked with House and Senate offices on provisions to include in reauthorization Rehabilitation Act reauthorization--worked with Senate offices on provisions to include in reauthorization Fair Home Health Care Act (H.R. 3582 and S. 2061)
Supported tobacco tax increase to pay for SCHIP reauthorization
National Low Income Housing Trust Fund (H.R. 2895)--supported Section Eight Voucher Reform Act (H.R. 1851)--supported Community Choice Act of 2007 (S. 799)--supported
The Americans With Disabilities Act Restoration (H.R. 3195 and S. 1881) To amend the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to require protection and advocacy systems to give notice to, and obtain the authorization of, an individual (or the individual's legal representative) before pursuing remedies on behalf of the individual. (H.R. 2839)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Supported tobacco tax increase to pay for SCHIP reauthorization
Budget Resolution(S. Con. Res 21 and H. Con. Res. 99)--Medicare and Medicaid discretionary funds President's Budget--Medicaid, Housing, Social Security Administration and other discretionary funds FY 2007 Continuing Budget Resolution (H.J. Res. 20)--Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security Administration and other discretionary funds
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE