Final 30 Days of SEP, Addressing Health Misinformation, & More

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Latest U.S. Department of Health & Human Services News Releases

 

HHS Announces $103 Million from American Rescue Plan to Strengthen Resiliency and Address Burnout in the Health Workforce July 16, 2021   Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced the availability of an estimated $103 million in American Rescue Plan funding over a three-year period to reduce burnout and promote mental health among the health workforce. Read full news release

Biden-Harris Administration Provides Nearly $144 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support COVID-19 Response Efforts in Underserved Communities July 15, 2021   As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded nearly $144 million in American Rescue Plan funding to 102 HRSA Health Center Program look-alikes (LALs) to respond to and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and enhance health care services and infrastructure in communities across the country. Read full news release

 

Biden-Harris Administration Launches "Summer Sprint to Coverage" Campaign for Final 30 Days of Special Enrollment Period July 15, 2021   Today, on the heels of health coverage sign ups surpassing two million, the Biden-Harris Administration is launching the "Summer Sprint to Coverage" campaign as part of robust efforts to get more Americans to sign up for health coverage in the final 30 days of the Special Enrollment Period (SEP) on HealthCare.gov. Read full news release

U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory During COVID-19 Vaccination Push Warning American Public About Threat of Health Misinformation July 15, 2021   U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is issuing the first Surgeon General's Advisory of this Administration to warn the American public about the urgent threat of health misinformation. Read full news release

 

Summer Sprint to Coverage

Are you in need of health insurance? There's still time left to see if you qualify for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Visit HealthCare.gov before August 15th for more information and to submit your application. Learn more »

 

Health Care Sign Ups Surpass 2 Million During 2021 Special Enrollment Period Ahead of Aug. 15 Deadline July 14, 2021   Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released new enrollment reports showing more than two million people have signed up for health coverage during the Biden-Harris Administration’s 2021 Special Enrollment Period (SEP), which opened on February 15, 2021 as the country grappled with the pandemic, and will conclude on the extended deadline August 15, 2021. Read full news release

HHS Provides $398 Million to Small Rural Hospitals for COVID-19 Testing and Mitigation July 13, 2021   Today, thanks to the American Rescue Plan, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provided $398 million in funding through the Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) to 1,540 small rural hospitals for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. Read full news release

 

CMS Addresses Substance Use, Mental Health Crisis Care for Those with Medicaid July 13, 2021   The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a funding opportunity made possible by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to help states strengthen system capacity to provide community-based mobile crisis intervention services for those with Medicaid. Read full news release

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COVID-19 Back-to-School Guidance

In case you missed it, CDC has released updated guidance to support safe in-person learning at K-12 schools. Visit CDC.gov to learn about strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and maintain safe operations. Learn more »

 

 

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