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A recent analysis by KFF explores the unwinding of the pandemic continuous enrollment provision in Medicaid, with a focus on its impact on different racial and ethnic groups. This analysis was based on data from the nine states reporting data that allowed for analysis of disenrollment patterns by race and ethnicity as of September 2023: Arizona, California, Indiana, Minnesota, Oregon, Nevada, Oklahoma, Virginia, and Washington. The analysis found that across these states, the racial and ethnic composition of people losing coverage generally mirrors that of the overall Medicaid population. While available data on Medicaid disenrollments by race/ethnicity suggest people of color are not at greater risk of being disenrolled, the data...

Community Care Corps recently released their annual "Grantee Snapshots" publication, featuring the achievements of their 2022-2023 grantees. These snapshots offer program overviews, showcasing the innovative approaches these grantees have implemented to address the unique needs of diverse communities, including rural areas, historically marginalized populations, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The publication aims to inspire organizations to develop their own innovative programs dedicated to supporting the independence and well-being of older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers.

The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) is offering six training opportunities in October. These trainings are targeted to nursing facility staff and are available free of charge. Tools for Creating Calm in Times of Distress - Part 1: Thursday, October 5 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Addressing Co-occurring Disorders in Nursing Facilities: Wednesday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. ET. An Overview of Bipolar Disorder for Nursing Facility Staff: Thursday, October 17 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training: Wednesday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m. ET Tools for Creating Calm in Times of Distress - Part 2: Thursday, October 19 at 2:00 p.m. ET. ...

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is currently seeking applicants for the 2024 WRP talent database. Current, full-time undergraduate or graduate students with disabilities, and recent graduates who received a postsecondary degree on or after April 1, 2021 from a U.S.-accredited college or university, are eligible to apply for WRP in fall 2023. The WRP provides college students and recent graduates with disabilities with career development and potential connections to federal employment. WRP is managed by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the U.S. Department of Defense's Diversity Management Operations Center (DMOC).

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a commemorative resource guide about the recruitment, hiring, and employment of individuals with disabilities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The EEOC and DOL’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) issued this guide to explain the key roles these agencies have in Rehabilitation Act enforcement, outreach, and education. This resource guide also includes recruitment and hiring “Best Practices”, retention and advancement “Best Practices”, as well as other key resources for guidance and technical assistance.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a set of resources addressing the needs of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) living with, and receiving care from, aging parents or guardians. The resources cover a range of topics, including interagency partnerships, engagement and navigation support, person- and family-centered support systems, and future planning, all designed to aid state Medicaid and partner agencies in better serving this population. The resource set also describes state policies and practices for understanding current and future service system needs for serving adults with I/DD and aging caregivers, as well as policies for states to implement person-centered planning...

The Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is sponsoring its second year of virtual matchmaking sessions for ACL/NIDILRR stakeholders, with virtual sessions scheduled from October - November 2023. The goal of these sessions is to connect stakeholders with each other to share information, discuss common research interests, and ultimately find partners for research collaboration. ACL/NIDILRR is actively seeking presenters to participate in these sessions. They invite all stakeholders interested in partnership and collaboration for research purposes and those with research questions or specific topic ideas to sign up.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made the recordings of the 2023 National Training Program (NTP) Virtual Workshop available on their website for those who were unable to attend the live sessions. Session topics include: Social Security Medicare Enrollment, Eligibility, Part A, and Part B Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) Drug Coverage When Using Medicare Medicare Advantage Medicare for People with Disabilities Medicare for People with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Medicare Current Topics Coordination of Benefits Medicare Scenarios (Casework Session) Medicare & Tax-Favored Health Programs Medicare Plan Finder

Justice in Aging is currently accepting applications for its Racial Justice Fellowship for Summer 2024. They are seeking a rising 3L (current 2L) law student who is passionate about advocating for low-income and underserved populations and possesses strong legal research and writing skills. This full-time, remote, paid fellowship will involve work full-time with attorneys on multiple projects that integrate Justice in Aging’s core programs (health care, economic security, housing, and elder justice) and focus on racial justice. The selected fellow will receive a $8,000 stipend, mentorship from experienced attorneys, and the opportunity to craft a post-graduate fellowship application...

Colin Alexander Health Law Fellowship - Justice in Aging Justice in Aging is currently accepting applications for its Colin Alexander Health Law Fellowship for Summer 2024. They are seeking a rising 3L (current 2L) law student who is passionate about advocating for low-income and underserved populations and possesses strong legal research and writing skills. This full-time, remote, paid fellowship will involve working on various projects related to Medicare, Medicaid, and healthcare programs affecting older adults. The selected fellow will receive a $8,000 stipend, mentorship from experienced attorneys, and the opportunity to craft a post-graduate fellowship application.Applications should be submitted to hiring@justiceinaging.org by...