Policy Corner: February 7, 2020

House Passes Resolution on the Administration’s Medicaid Guidance

Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) introduced “Expressing disapproval of the Trump administration’s harmful actions towards Medicaid,” H. R. 826, which allows states to cap their Medicaid funding through a block grant. The House passed the resolution yesterday. Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.) issued the following statement, “Today, we sent a clear message to the Trump Administration: Congress will not tolerate illegal attempts to take away Americans’ health care by cutting Medicaid. The administration’s block grant proposal would have devastating consequences on the health and well-being of millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet, including those affected by the opioid epidemic.”

President to Release Budget Recommendations Next Week

The president is set to release his budget recommendations for fiscal year 2020 spending to Congress next week. This budget will provide information about the administration’s spending proposals as well as any policy recommendations that may pertain to health care and safety net programs.

RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council to Hold Virtual Meeting

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announced the second meeting of the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council to be held Feb. 11 and 12, from 1-4 p.m. (ET). The Council was established by the RAISE Family Caregivers Act. The purpose is to provide recommendations on effective models of family caregiving and support to family caregivers. The meeting is open to the public and interested persons may attend the meeting in Washington, D.C. or join virtually. Click here to register.

ACL Reminds TBI Stakeholders About Meeting March 3

ACL reminds stakeholders to RSVP for their Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Stakeholder Day March 3, and a brown bag lunch during Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill March 4. Click here to learn more.