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Read News Releases Published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services [American flag] An official email from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services [Header Logo]( Latest U.S. Department of Health & Human Services News Releases [Module 1 - Image]( Get Help With Drug Costs Through Medicare "Extra Help" is a Medicare program to help people with limited income and resources pay Medicare drug coverage (Part D) premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and other costs. Find out if you qualify for Extra Help automatically, or if you should apply. [Learn more →]( HHS News Releases Week of May 12th, 2024 [ACF Announces New Resources Focused on Behavioral Health Integration in Early Childhood Programs]( May 10, 2024 On National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new policy guidance and resources to expand access to legal representation for children who are eligible for title IV-E foster care, their parents, kinship caregivers, Indian custodians and tribe by allowing state and tribal child welfare agencies to use federal funds to provide legal representation. [Read the full release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Rule Expanding Public Agencies Ability to Fund Legal Representation on Behalf of Families Involved in Child Welfare]( May 10, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), announced a new regulation to expand access to legal representation for children who are eligible for title IV-E foster care, their parents, kinship caregivers, Indian custodians and tribe by allowing state and tribal child welfare agencies to use federal funds to provide legal representation. [Read the full release →]( [Fact Sheet: USDA, HHS Announce New Actions to Reduce Impact and Spread of H5N1]( May 10, 2024 Since the detection of H5N1 in dairy cattle, the Federal response has leveraged the latest available scientific data, field epidemiology, and risk assessments to mitigate risks to workers and the general public, to ensure the safety of America’s food supply and to mitigate risk to livestock, owners, and producers. [Read the full release →]( [HHS’ Statement on Ascension Health’s Cyber Incident]( May 9, 2024 HHS is aware of a cyber incident involving Ascension Health and is in communication with Ascension Leadership to understand their efforts to minimize any disruptions to patient care. [Read the full statement →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Reports Significant Progress Toward Protecting Children from Lead Poisoning]( May 9, 2024 The President’s Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children is publishing the Progress Report on the Federal Lead Action Plan, a comprehensive update on the government’s progress toward reducing childhood lead exposures since 2018. [Read the full release →]( [Readout of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s Remarks at the Sickle Cell Disease Trailblazers Event]( May 8, 2024 The Biden-Harris Administration, in its unwavering commitment, continues to build on the progress made in tackling sickle cell disease (SCD), recently holding a virtual panel to discuss SCD treatment, policy milestones, and future goals. [Read the full release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Acts to Improve Access to Kidney Transplants]( May 8, 2024 On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is announcing the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model. [Read the full release →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Announces $46.8 Million in Behavioral Health Funding Opportunities to Advance President Biden’s Unity Agenda as Part of May Mental Health Awareness Month]( May 8, 2024 On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced $46.8 million in notices of funding opportunities to promote youth mental health, grow the behavioral health workforce, improve access to culturally competent behavioral care across the country, and strengthen peer recovery and recovery support. [Read the full release →]( [Final Rule to Establish First-Ever Regulations for Adult Protective Services]( May 7, 2024 On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), announced a final rule to establish the first federal regulations for Adult Protective Services (APS). [Read the full release →]( [Treasury Releases Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports]( May 6, 2024 WASHINGTON – Following a meeting of the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees, the U.S. Department of the Treasury — joined by the Departments of Health and Human Services and Labor, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Social Security Administration — released the annual Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports. [Read the full release →]( [COVID-19 Vaccination Public Education Campaign Saved Thousands of Lives, Billions of Dollars]( May 6, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) COVID-19 Vaccination Public Education Campaign, We Can Do This, resulted in an estimated $731.9 billion in societal benefits due to averted illness and related costs, resulting in a nearly $90 return in societal benefits for every $1 spent, according to research published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Office on Women’s Health Announces Final Phase Winners for HHS Hypertension Innovator Award Competition]( May 6, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women’s Health has announced the final phase winners for the HHS Hypertension Innovator Award Competition. [Read the full release →]( [See More News Releases]( [Module 2 - Image]( Prioritize Women’s Health This year, National Women’s Health Week takes place May 12–18. This observance highlights women’s health issues and priorities and encourages women of all ages to prioritize their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Join us in this uplifting journey as we dive into everything that makes women’s health so important. [Learn more →]( [Footer Logo]( U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Toll Free Call Center: [1-877-696-6775](tel:18776966775) Website: [HHS.gov]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [View in browser]( [Forward this email]( [Unsubscribe or manage your email preferences](