Quick Reads on current issues
New Special enrollment opportunity for health care coverage!
The Biden Administration announced a special enrollment period for HealthCare.gov from February 15 - May 15, 2021 for those you missed open enrollment or wish to make a change.
Reduced Cuts To
medicare part b
Congress passes legislation to reduce scheduled cuts to Medicare Part B therapy services thanks to AOTA advocacy efforts.
Autonomy to continue after the public health emergency ends
Occupational therapists will be able to continue to open home health therapy cases as stated in the year-end package of bills!
Early and Periodic Screenings, Diagnostics, and Treatment (EPSDT)
Massachusetts is trying to weaken the provisions of EPSDT and that can limit the services occupational therapy provides!
National dyslexia awareness month
A resolution calling for the recognition of dyslexia and the educational implications that must be addressed.
Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act
H.R. 3637 unanimously passed that house! What does this mean for future health professionals?
Family Medical Leave can be used to attend IEP meetings
The Department of Labor acknowledges FMLA leave applies to IEP meetings.
disability employment awareness month
Did you know that October is National Disability Awareness Month? Learn about this outreach effort and how you can help spread the word!
Sepsis
According to the Sepsis Alliance, someone dies of sepsis every two minutes. Many people are completely unfamiliar with this deadly blood infection. Occupational therapist can be the eyes and ears of prevention.
Autism cares act
The Autism CARES Act was recently signed into law, authorizing $1.8 billion in federal funding for ASD research and services!