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September 19, 2022 | Judy Simon, ACL National Nutritionist
Malnutrition is a health condition caused by not getting enough nutrients from foods.
Malnutrition can affect anyone, at any age. It is more common than many realize, especially among older adults, but it’s also something we can work to identify, address, and even prevent.
About Malnutrition…
September 9, 2022 | Vicki Gottlich, Deputy Administrator for Policy and Evaluation
In this Policy Round-Up:
Input Needed: Medicare coverage of wheelchair seat elevation systems (Due Sept.15)
Five new states/territories join CMS’ Money Follows the Person program
New CMS guidance: Strengthening Behavioral Health Care for Children
New HUD Funding to Expand…
September 8, 2022 | Alison Barkoff, Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging and Melanie Fontes Rainer, Acting Director of the HHS Office for Civil Rights
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule defining the criteria it uses when determining whether a person can be denied a visa and/or legal residency because they are likely to become a “public charge.” The final rule comes on the heels of the proposed rule, published February…
August 8, 2022 | Vicki Gottlich, Deputy Administrator for Policy and Evaluation
In this Policy Round Up:
HHS Announces Proposed Rule to Strengthen Non-Discrimination in Health Care: Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act; Stakeholder Webinar Thursday
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Releases First-Ever Home- and Community-Based Services Quality Measure Set
FDA…
August 1, 2022 | Elliot Kennedy, Director of the Office of Policy Analysis and Development, Center for Policy and Evaluation
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is seeking comments on a proposed rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in covered health programs…
July 26, 2022 | Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging Alison Barkoff
On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, establishing a national expectation of accessibility, inclusion and full participation – and creating a promise of justice and equity – for disabled people of all ages. The ADA makes clear that people with disabilities…
June 30, 2022 |
Editor’s note: this page has been updated to replace a broken link
ACL has long been committed to ensuring that LGBTQI+ older adults receive the services and supports they need and deserve. We know that…
June 30, 2022 | Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging Alison Barkoff
Alison Whyte, Executive Director of the DC Developmental Disabilities Council, at the 2022 Capital Pride Festival.
Pride Month offers an opportunity to celebrate the resilience of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) community—a diverse community that…
June 28, 2022 | Vicki Gottlich, Deputy Administrator for Policy and Evaluation
In this Policy Round Up:
HHS response to Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
From HUD: New funding to expand housing services to address unsheltered homelessness, particularly in rural communities
COVID-19 Updates:
Updated vaccine recommendations: CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines…
June 22, 2022 | Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging Alison Barkoff
Twenty-three years ago today, we celebrated one of the most significant civil rights victories for people with disabilities. On June 22, 1999, the landmark Supreme Court decision in Olmstead vs L.C. held that people of all ages with disabilities have the right to live and receive support in the…