On April 9th, Israelis will go to the polls to decide their political future. What are the key issues, who are the main players and what will the results mean for Israel? Join The Jewish Federations of North America and the Jewish Council for Public … [Read more...] about Special Live Briefings on the Israeli Elections
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CMS Launches Podcast Highlighting Updates
On February 19th, the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) ) launched “CMS: Beyond the Policy,” a new podcast highlighting updates and changes to policies and programs in an easily accessible and conversational format. The podcast was … [Read more...] about CMS Launches Podcast Highlighting Updates
Behavioral Health Services Now Included in Medicaid Benefits Database
The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) has released an update to its annual Medicaid Benefits Database, which for the first time includes details on behavioral health services. Specifically, the Medicaid Behavioral Health Services Database includes data … [Read more...] about Behavioral Health Services Now Included in Medicaid Benefits Database
Transformation to Competitive Employment Act
Chairman Scott, Senator Casey, and Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Workers with Disabilities Transition to Competitive, Integrated Employment “Expanding competitive integrated employment results in higher wages and … [Read more...] about Transformation to Competitive Employment Act
ACTION ALERT: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program formerly known as “food stamps,” is our nation’s most important anti-hunger program. It lifts millions of people out of poverty. On February 1, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) … [Read more...] about ACTION ALERT: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Action Alert: FY 2019 Nonprofit Security and Emergency Food & Shelter Programs
With a temporary agreement reached to reopen shuttered parts of the government through February 15th, the House and Senate returned to work today to complete the unfinished Appropriations for FY 2019, including for programs of the Department of … [Read more...] about Action Alert: FY 2019 Nonprofit Security and Emergency Food & Shelter Programs
