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Monkeypox FAQs:  Schools & Childcare    The risk of monkeypox for children is low. However, the virus can infect anyone who has had close contact with someone who has it. Schools and childcare programs can help prevent the spread of monkeypox. Learn how »       HHS News Releases Week of August 28, 2022     Biden-Harris Administration Makes Largest Investment Ever in Navigators Ahead of HealthCare.gov Open Enrollment Period August 26, 2022   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is investing $98.9 million in grant funding to 59 returning Navigator organizations for the 2023 Open Enrollment Period to help consumers navigate enrollment through the Marketplace, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and make health coverage more equitable and accessible to everyone. Read full news release »         HHS Takes Action to Strengthen Access to Reproductive Health Care, Including Abortion Care August 26, 2022   Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) took action to continue its work to enhance and strengthen access to reproductive health care, including safe and legal abortion care. Read full news release »       HHS Secretary Becerra Announces More Than $20 Million in Funding to End HIV Epidemic August 23, 2022   Today, at the National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care and Treatment, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra announced more than $20 million in fundingto expand HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services at health centers nationwide. Read full news release »         OCR Settles Case Concerning Improper Disposal of Protected Health Information August 23, 2022   Today, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services announced a settlement with New England Dermatology P.C., d/b/a New England Dermatology and Laser Center (“NDELC”), over the improper disposal of protected health information, a potential violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. Read full news release »       HHS Expands Home and Community-Based Services in Five New States and Territories for Older Adults and People with Disabilities August 22, 2022   Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), awarded approximately $25 million in planning grants to five new states and territories to expand access to home and community-based services (HCBS) through Medicaid’s Money Follows the Person (MFP) demonstration program.  Read full news release »         Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on Upcoming Departure of Dr. Anthony S. Fauci August 22, 2022   Today, Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. announced he is stepping down in December 2022 from the positions of Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and Chief of the NIAID Laboratory of Immunoregulation, as well as Chief Medical Advisor to the President. Read full news release »       CMS Encourages States to Use Medicaid Payments to Nursing Homes to Drive Better Health Outcomes for Residents, Improve Staffing August 22, 2022   Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an informational bulletin detailing actions that states can take using existing Medicaid authorities to drive better health outcomes for nursing home residents and improve staff pay, training, and retention efforts. Read full news release »       See More News Releases       Back to School & COVID-19 Vaccines   Don't wait until school starts. Get your kids vaccinated now. Use Vaccines.gov to find a location near you, then call or visit their website to make an appointment.   Find COVID-19 Vaccines »         U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Toll Free Call Center: 1-877-696-6775 Website: HHS.gov         Follow us     View in browser