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Published on May 13, 2021 - 23:42 GMT

Secretary Becerra Statement on Visit to Emergency Intake Site in Long Beach, California

“Providing unaccompanied children a safe, healthy place is both our legal and moral obligation. That’s why today I visited the Long Beach Convention Center, an Emergency Intake Site that HHS launched three weeks ago, which has a potential capacity of 1,000 …

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Published on May 13, 2021 - 20:42 GMT

CMS Issues Guidance on American Rescue Plan Funding for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services

Guidance Helps States Access Additional Federal Funds for Critical Services Supporting Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing guidance on how states can receive enhanced funding, …

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Published on May 12, 2021 - 17:14 GMT

Statement on the Swearing-In of Andrea Palm as Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services

Today, following a bipartisan confirmation by the U.S. Senate, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra formally swore in Andrea Palm as Deputy Secretary. Palm previously served as the Secretary-designee of Wisconsin’s …

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Published on May 11, 2021 - 15:11 GMT

HHS Awards $40 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Emergency Home Visiting Assistance for Families Affected by the ...

Today, in recognition of National Women’s Health Week, and thanks to the American Rescue Plan, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded approximately $40 million in …

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Published on May 11, 2021 - 09:47 GMT

Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on One Million Sign-Ups on HealthCare.gov During Special Enrollment Period

“More than one million Americans have signed up for coverage on HealthCare.gov during the Special Enrollment Period the Biden-Harris Administration opened. This milestone reinforces what we know to be true, there is a real demand for quality, affordable …

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Published on May 10, 2021 - 13:04 GMT

HHS Announces Prohibition on Sex Discrimination Includes Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

HHS Office for Civil Rights to Enforce Prohibitions on Sex Discrimination in Line with Supreme Court Decision Washington D.C. – Today, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Office for Civil Rights will interpret and enforce Section …

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Published on May 7, 2021 - 16:53 GMT

Readout of HHS Secretary Becerra’s Bilateral Meeting with Indian Minister of Health and Family Welfare

Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra met with Indian Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan to discuss the ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases in India and reaffirm strong U.S. support to India in this time of crisis. …

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Published on May 6, 2021 - 14:56 GMT

HHS Secretary Becerra Announces Nearly 940,000 Americans Have Signed Up for Health Coverage through HealthCare.gov During Special ...

Since April 1, premiums have been reduced by over 40 percent for nearly 2 million current HealthCare.gov enrollees Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra announced that nearly 940,000 Americans have signed up for …

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Published on May 5, 2021 - 19:26 GMT

HHS Secretary Becerra, HUD Secretary Fudge Announce Joint Effort to Increase Access to COVID-19 Vaccinations

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Health and Human Service (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge today announced a joint-agency effort to increase access to COVID-19 prevention and treatment services, …

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Published on May 4, 2021 - 20:11 GMT

HHS Announces $250 Million from American Rescue Plan to Develop and Support a Community-Based Workforce to Increase COVID-19 ...

Today, thanks to the American Rescue Plan, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced the availability of approximately $250 million to develop and support a community- …

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Published on May 4, 2021 - 19:32 GMT

HHS Announces Nearly $1 Billion from American Rescue Plan for Rural COVID-19 Response

Funding Will Help Communities, Hospitals, Health Clinics Respond to the Pandemic and Support Local Efforts to Increase Vaccine Confidence and Uptake in Rural Communities Today, thanks to the American Rescue Plan, the U.S. Department of Health and Human …

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Published on May 3, 2021 - 17:15 GMT

HHS Launches New Reimbursement Program for COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Fees not Covered by Insurance

Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is announcing a new program covering costs of administering COVID-19 vaccines to patients enrolled in health plans that either do not …

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Published on May 3, 2021 - 14:55 GMT

HHS and National Partners Mark Asian Pacific Heritage Month by Encouraging Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to Enroll in ...

Today, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra kicked off Asian Pacific Heritage Month by announcing that HHS will be partnering with select, national organizations the first week in May to support and enhance outreach and …

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Published on May 2, 2021 - 13:40 GMT

Pomona Fairplex Emergency Intake Site (EIS)

As part of the Biden Administration’s work to move unaccompanied children out of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities as quickly as possible, the Pomona Fairplex Emergency Intake Site (EIS) in Pomona, California, will receive the first …

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Published on April 30, 2021 - 15:17 GMT

CMS to Adopt Rules to Lower Health Care Costs in 2022 Federal Health Insurance Marketplace Plans

Rule lowers consumers' maximum out-of-pocket costs by $400 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today adopted new provisions to lower maximum out-of-pocket costs to consumers by $400, while increasing competition and improving the …

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Published on April 29, 2021 - 19:27 GMT

HHS Awards Over $32 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Expand COVID-19 Training and Support for Health Centers

Targeted investments will promote effective and efficient use of resources to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and treatment. Today, thanks to the American Rescue Plan, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), …

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Published on April 29, 2021 - 15:53 GMT

Statement from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the Historic American Families Plan

American families who have been hit hard by COVID-19 deserve swift and impactful relief. Through the American Families Plan, the Biden-Harris Administration offers more families the peace of mind that relief is on its way. The American Families Plan is a …

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Published on April 29, 2021 - 15:16 GMT

Statement from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on First 100 Days and Joint Session of Congress

Tonight President Biden made clear that to build back a prosperous America, we need a healthy America. I share the President’s commitment to meeting this critical moment to protect the health of our loved ones across the country and to continue building on …

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Published on April 29, 2021 - 14:40 GMT

Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on FDA Tobacco Actions on Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars

Today the Food and Drug Administration announced the launch of proposed rule-making to remove menthol from cigarettes and flavor additives from cigars. This science-based decision reflects the Biden Administration’s commitment to improve the health of all …

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Published on April 27, 2021 - 22:10 GMT

CMS proposes to enhance the medical workforce in rural and underserved communities to support COVID-19 recovery and beyond

Proposed rule would require hospitals to report vaccination rates among healthcare staff The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule (CMS-1752-P) today for inpatient and long-term care hospitals that builds on the Biden …

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