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Tuesday, January
5, 2010 In This Issue How SCHIP
fairs in Health Care Reform Bills How SCHIP fairs in Health Care
Reform Bills SCHIP currently provides
coverage to more than 9 million children and pregnant women. This
program is expected to cover approximately 14 million by its expiration date
in 2013. Senate Bill á Will
preserve the SCHIP program á Will
extend federal financing for SCHIP through 2015 á State
based insurance exchanges in 2014 á Will
expand Medicaid coverage to families earning up to 133% of poverty á Does
not increase Medicaid payment rate to PCP á Does
not automatically enroll uninsured newborns House Bill á Will
end SCHIP program á Will
redirect these children to Medicaid or the new health insurance exchanges á National
insurance exchange in 2013 á Will
expand Medicaid coverage to families earning up to 150% of poverty á Would
automatically enroll uninsured newborns á Would
increase Medicaid payment rate to PCP Risks of ending the SCHIP
program á Some
children will loose coverage all together á Some
parents may choose not to buy the new coverage á Illegal
immigrants are not eligible for insurance subsidies Summarized by Ann Sheehan,
NAPNAP Health Policy Chair from a January 3, 2010 New York Times article by
David Herszenhorn, titled ŇProgram for Children has
Uncertain FutureÓ NAPNAP Fly in Day NAPNAP is hosting its 3rd
Health Policy Fly In Day to coincide with the NIWI Conference.
Attendees are invited to participate in a day on the Hill, March 16, 2010, to
speak with health legislative aides and members of Congress from your
state. This is a great way to use your previous NIWI experience;
however, you do not have to have previous NIWI experience to attend this
day. Attendees will be responsible for all travel costs. **ATTENTION
PREVIOUS NIWI/FLY in DAY PARTICIPANTS** Enter
for a Chance to Win $200 If you are a
previous attendee of NIWI or the NAPNAP Fly in Day, you could be entered in a
drawing to win $200.00 that could be used to offset the cost of your hotel
room if you attend this yearŐs Fly in and bring a friend. To qualify,
you must be a NAPNAP member and your friend must be a first time Fly in Day
Attendee that is also a member of NAPNAP. You must fill out the
necessary information on the Fly in Day application for drawing
qualifications. Not a NAPNAP Member
but want to attend the NAPNAP Fly in Day? Do
you know someone who is interested in participating in NAPNAPŐs
Fly in Day but they currently arenŐt a NAPNAP member, thatŐs OK! Non-NAPNAP members can
participate in the Fly in Day program for a fee of $100.00 to offset the
costs for materials and other expenses. Note, for an additional $65.00,
non-members could become members of NAPNAP and avoid this program fee and
experience the benefits of being a NAPNAP member Those interested in participating
in the Fly In, should fill out an application and
send a letter of interest along with their CV or resume to Jennifer Knorr at jknorr@napnap.org at the
National Office by February 14th. For more information on this
program, please go to http://www.napnap.org/aboutUs/AwardsOpportunities/NurseInWashingtonProgram.aspx Email: healthpolicy@napnap.org |
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SAVE THE DATES: Tuesday, March 16,
2010 - NAPNAP Fly In March 14 - 16, 2010
- Nurse In Washington Internship (NIWI) Registration for NAPNAP's 31st Annual Conference is now open! Mark
your calendars for: Friday, April 16th
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Legislative Education Session Reception Saturday, April 17th
9:00 am – 10:00 am Session 303: Health
Care Reform and Investing in
ChildrenŐs Health: A Report Card – Karen Duderstadt Sunday, April 18th
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Session 413: Closing
Session: Achieving
Vision by Advocating for Children – Allison Shuren |