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May 31, 2022 | by Alison Barkoff, Former Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging; and Tisamarie Sherry, Former ASPE Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
In 2012, two significant events set the nation in a new direction related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD): The formation of the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and publication of the first National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease. The National Plan is updated…
May 23, 2022 | By Kyra H. Baker, Research and Intervention Coordinator
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) programs, funded by ACL’s National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, conduct advanced research and training to improve health, employment, and community living outcomes for people with disabilities. RRTCs…
May 2, 2022 | Vicki Gottlich, Deputy Administrator for Policy and Evaluation
In this Policy Roundup:
COVID-19 updates
Extension of public health emergency
CMS ends two blanket waivers for nursing facilities
Mask requirement for public transportation lifted
People with Medicare and Medicaid can receive a second booster shot for free
Department of Justice issues guidance…
April 29, 2022 | Beverley Laubert, National Ombudsman Program Coordinator
This month we celebrate National Financial Literacy Month and National Financial Capability Month. Financial planning and literacy are critical for people of all ages and abilities, no matter where you live.
Here are some important considerations if you or a family member are living in a…
April 12, 2022 | Vicki Gottlich, Director, Center for Policy and Evaluation
In this Policy Round-Up, you’ll find:
Resources for the End of the Public Health Emergency: New Unwinding Resources from ACL and CMS
New Long COVID Resources from the White House and Department of Labor
New COVID.gov website
CDC Updates Masking Guidance to allow patients to bring N95…
April 8, 2022 |
NYSOFA Acting Director Greg Olsen at a curbside meal distribution event in March 2021. The event was hosted by the Suffolk Y JCC, which has worked with the Suffolk County Office for the Aging and NYSOFA to provide meals, transportation, senior programs, and other support services to older…
March 11, 2022 | By Caryn Bruyere, Statistician, ACL Office of Performance and Evaluation
We know that every year, ACL-funded programs provide essential services and supports to millions of Americans to help them remain independent in their homes and maintain their health and well-being. But one fact that may be overlooked is that many programs rely heavily on the contribution of…
March 10, 2022 | Vicki Gottlich, Deputy Administrator for Policy and Evaluation
In this Policy Round-Up, you’ll find:
COVID-19 Updates:
New CDC Recommendations: COVID-19 Community Levels
Department of Education: What CDC’s new guidance means for schools and students with disabilities Updated list: People at highest risk from COVID-19
CDC’s updated guidance on intervals…
February 15, 2022 | Vicki Gottlich, Deputy Administrator for Policy and Evaluation
In this issue:
COVID-19 Updates:
New vaccination guidance for people who are immunocompromised
ICYMI: HHS guidance for health care providers on civil rights protections for people with disabilities
ACL Fact Sheet: Insurance coverage for at-home COVID-19 tests
Coming soon:…
January 31, 2022 |
Our first Policy Roundup for 2022 includes:
COVID-19 updates:
EEOC: When COVID-19 may be considered a disability
DOJ: COVID-19 and the ADA
Input needed:
CMS: Coverage of monoclonal antibodies in Alzheimer’s research (due 4/11)
CMS proposed rule change: Medicare Advantage and prescription drug…