August 2, 2011

Budget Control Act of 2011, S. 365

by U.S. Congress
Signed into law on August 02, 2011, the Budget Control Act reduces federal spending over the next ten years by $917 billion, increases the debt limit to $2.1 trillion, and creates a bi-partisan Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to make proposals for an additional $1.2-1.5 billion in cuts by November 23, 2011. Read the Federal Budget Control Act 2011...
March 23, 2010

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), Federal Legislation

by U.S. Congress
Also referred to as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and 'Health Reform', under the PPACA: most individuals will be required to have health insurance beginning in 2014, individuals who do not have access to affordable employer coverage will be able to purchase coverage through a health Insurance Exchange with premium and cost-sharing credits available to some people to make coverage more...
April 1, 2009

Section 1902 of Title XIX of the Social Security Act

by U.S. Congress
Provision dictating requirements for state plans for medial assistance; pertinent citations include: 1902(a)(11)(B), (a)(17)(B), and (a)(25). View the Social Security Act SS1902...
February 17, 2009

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Passed

by U.S. Congress
A direct response to the economic crisis, the Recovery Act (also referred to as the 'Stimulus Package') provided $288 billion in tax cuts and benefits for millions of working families and businesses, and increased federal funds for entitlement programs, such as the federal matching assistance percentage (FMAP) used in calculating Medicaid direct billing and administrative program claims, by $224...
February 4, 2009

Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA)

by U.S. Congress
The Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA or Public Law 111-3) has passed, reauthorizing the low-income Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and providing federal financing for the program through FY 2013. View the CHIPRA Reauthorization Act, PL 111-3...
February 8, 2006

Deficit Reduction Act of 2005

by U.S. Congress
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) was signed into law on February 8, 2006 . This legislation affects many aspects of domestic entitlement programs, including both Medicare and Medicaid. Read the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005...
December 3, 2004

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 2004 Reauthorization

by U.S. Congress
View the complete 2004 federal reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): IDEA is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. View the 2004...
September 16, 1973

Rehabilitation Act of 1973

by U.S. Congress
The Rehabilitation Act authorizes the formula grant programs of vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, independent living, and client assistance. It also authorizes a variety of training and service discretionary grants administered by the Rehabilitation Services Administration. Published on 09/06/1973. View the Rehabilitation Act of 1973...