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Right here’s what we’re watching in Washington:
Medicare and Medicaid Provisions in New Funding Invoice
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (CAA) that was signed into legislation final week included quite a few well being care provisions past the common appropriations and reauthorization of packages. A number of Medicare, Medicaid and language entry reforms included that Justice in Getting older helps are:
- Elimination of copays for generic medication beneath the Half D Low Earnings Subsidy (LIS) starting in 2028 for individuals dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare with incomes beneath 100% of the federal poverty line.
- New necessities to make Medicare Benefit plan supplier directories extra correct and simpler to make use of, and to guard enrollees from greater out-of-network price sharing when counting on incorrect listing data.
- Eradicating the present age restrict of 65 on the “Ticket to Work” Medicaid buy-in program for adults with disabilities who’ve revenue and property that exceed different Medicaid eligibility limits.
- The SPEAK Act, which requires the Division of Well being and Human Providers (HHS) to develop finest practices for bettering telehealth entry for individuals with restricted English proficiency.
- Funding for HHS to proceed language entry enchancment initiatives, reminiscent of growth of a common language entry image.
Learn extra concerning the CAA of 2026 in our abstract from final week, and be taught extra about Justice in Getting older’s well being care priorities.
Lawmakers Increase Considerations Over Utah’s Plans for Authorities-Run Homeless Camp
A gaggle of Democratic representatives have raised considerations with the Division of Housing and City Growth (HUD) over Utah’s plans to construct a government-run homeless camp for as many as 1,300 individuals. In a letter to HUD, the representatives urge the company to disclaim federal funding for the camp and cite the potential for civil liberties violations and dangerous situations. Utah’s proposal hinges on ample funding from state and federal sources.
Older adults are the fastest-growing group amongst individuals experiencing homelessness. In latest months, the Trump Administration has sought to undermine federal homelessness funding in ways in which would disproportionately hurt older adults and other people with disabilities. Whereas advocates have thus far efficiently pushed again on such proposals, Utah’s plans spotlight ongoing threats across the problems with homelessness and neighborhood dwelling.
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