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April 17, 2024 | Lori Gerhard, Director, Office of Interagency Innovation and Robert Groenendaal, Assistive Technology Program Manager
Today, as we celebrate National AT Awareness Day, we recognize the importance of AT devices and services in making community living a reality for millions across the country. Assistive technology (AT) is any item, device, or piece of equipment used to maintain or improve the independence and…
April 15, 2024 |
In April, ACL observes National Financial Capability Month, which was created to raise awareness of the importance of financial literacy — and the need for financial education — for all Americans. Understanding how to manage money is crucial to financial independence for everyone. For many people…
April 2, 2024 | Vicki Gottlich, Deputy Administrator for Policy and Evaluation
In this policy round up: Medicaid and CHIP: Final rule streamlines enrollments, renewals Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: CMS finalizes first program guidance Input needed on model materials (comments due 4/29) HHS report provides update on Long COVID work Medicare Savings Programs: Revised…
March 22, 2024 | Keri Lipperini, Director, ACL’s Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs
Good nutrition — balanced meals, enough food, and the right nutrients — is vitally important to good health. But when it comes to our health, there’s a difference between eating well and sharing a meal with others. While food fuels our bodies, connection fuels us in other equally important ways.…
March 12, 2024 | Jennifer Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Administration on Disabilities
As we continue to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), we are highlighting some of the many ways that ACL is working to break down barriers to create more inclusive communities so that all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) can do well and succeed…
March 1, 2024 | Alison Barkoff
Performing the duties of ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging Every March, ACL joins the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners to observe Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). This year’s theme, “A World of Opportunities…
February 28, 2024 | Vicki Gottlich, Deputy Administrator for Policy and Evaluation
In this Policy Round-Up: Response from the Census Bureau regarding proposed changes to disability questions.Input needed: CMS issues draft guidance on new program to allow people with Medicare to pay out-of-pocket prescription drug costs in monthly payments. (Comments due 3/16.)Revised CMS lower…
January 26, 2024 |
In today’s post, Edwin Walker, who will retire later this year from his role as the deputy assistant secretary for aging, passes the baton to his successor. A Note from Edwin Walker As many of you know, I will retire from federal service in March. Since 1984, it has been my honor and privilege to…
January 22, 2024 | Vicki Gottlich, Deputy Administrator for Policy and Evaluation
In this policy round up: Input Needed DOJ proposed rule on accessible medical diagnostic equipment under Title II of the ADA (Comments due 2/12) HUD proposes “30-Day Notice” rule for nonpayment of rent (Comments due 1/30) CMS issues proposed rule that would establish appeal rules for hospital…
December 20, 2023 | Vicki Gottlich, Deputy Administrator for Policy and Evaluation
In this policy round-up: Input Needed CMS proposes steps to protect people with Medicare Advantage and prescription drug coverage; seeks comments on improving Medicare Plan Finder (Comments due 1/5) Improving accessibility of transit facilities for people with disabilities (Comments due 1/5) FTA…

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