COVID-19 Testing for Uninsured & CMS Welcomes Chiquita Brooks-LaSure

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Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the President’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget May 28, 2021   "HHS is at the center of many challenges facing our country today— the COVID-19 pandemic, mental and other behavioral health challenges, the opioid addiction crisis, racial inequality and more." Read full news release

Statement on the Swearing-In of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services May 27, 2021   Today, following a bipartisan confirmation by the U.S. Senate, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra formally swore in Chiquita Brooks-LaSure as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Read full news release

 

CMS Encourages Companies to Promote Quality, Affordable Health Coverage for Gig Workers May 26, 2021   The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is encouraging online platform companies to share information with gig workers on their ability to enroll in affordable, quality, health coverage during the 2021 Marketplace Special Enrollment Period (SEP). Read full news release

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Announces Additional Biden Administration Staff Appointments May 25, 2021   Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced additional Biden Administration appointments: “HHS has made incredible progress expanding vaccine access, lowering health care premiums, and leading the advocacy charge for the American Families Plan,” said HHS Chief of Staff Sean McCluskie. Read full news release

 

OCR Provides Technical Assistance to the State of Arizona to Ensure Crisis Standards of Care Protect Against Age and Disability Discrimination May 25, 2021   The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has resolved a complaint against the State of Arizona involving its crisis standards of care ("CSC") guidelines. Read full news release

COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens

 

Did you hear? Everyone 12 years and older is now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Help protect your family and make a plan to get everyone who’s eligible vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as you can. Learn more »

OCR Provides Technical Assistance to the State of Arizona to Ensure Crisis Standards of Care Protect Against Age and Disability Discrimination May 25, 2021   The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has resolved a complaint against the State of Arizona involving its crisis standards of care ("CSC") guidelines. Read full news release

 

Clinical Laboratory Pays $25,000 to Settle Potential HIPAA Security Rule Violations May 25, 2021   Peachstate Health Management, LLC, doing business as AEON Clinical Laboratories (Peachstate), has agreed to pay $25,000 to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and to implement a corrective action plan to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule. Read full news release

HHS to Dedicate $4.8 Billion from American Rescue Plan to COVID-19 Testing for the Uninsured May 25, 2021   Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is announcing that it is dedicating $4.8 billion from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to support the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program. Read full news release

 

Secretary Becerra Delivers Remarks to the 74th World Health Assembly May 25, 2021   Assembly President, Director General Tedros, fellow ministers, and distinguished leaders: On behalf of the United States, I want to extend our thanks to the leadership of the World Health Organization and the staff who have worked tirelessly for the health and well-being of all humanity. Read full news release

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COVID-19 Vaccine Finder

Did you know you can now text your zip code to GETVAX (438829) in English or VACUNA (822862) in Spanish to find out where COVID-19 vaccines are available near you. Learn more at vaccines.gov »

 

 

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