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Budget Control Act of 2011, S. 365
U.S. Congress Aug 02, 2011
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. -
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
U.S. Congress Mar 23, 2010
Also referred to as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and 'Health Reform', under the PPACA: 1. most individuals will be required to have health insurance beginning in 2014, 2. 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 affordable (small businesses will be able to purchase coverage through a separate Exchange), 3. employers will be required to pay penalties for employees who receive tax credits for health insurance through the Exchange, with exceptions for small employers, 4. new regulations will be imposed on all health plans that will prevent health insurers from denying coverage to people for any reason, including health status, and from charging higher premiums based on health status and gender, 5. Medicaid will be expanded to 133% of the federal poverty level for all individuals under age 65. Summary of legislation courtesy of Kaiser Family Foundation. -
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
U.S. Congress Feb 17, 2009
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 billion. All data has been posted on Recovery.gov so the public can track the Recovery funds. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
U.S. Congress Dec 03, 2004
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. -
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA)
U.S. Congress Feb 04, 2009
The Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA or Public Law 111-3) reauthorized the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and provides financing through FY 2013. -
Deficit Reduction Act of 2005
U.S. Congress Feb 08, 2006
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. -
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
U.S. Congress Oct 03, 2011
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