National Blood Donor Month, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and More

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 - Photo]( National Blood Donor Month Did you know that when you become a blood donor, you can save the lives of accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and even people battling cancer? Donated blood is never wasted and always needed! [Learn more →]( HHS News Releases Week of January 14th, 2023 [HHS Launches New Medicaid/CHIP Resource Hub to Help Keep People Covered]( January 11, 2023 As part of continuing efforts by the Biden-Harris Administration to help people access comprehensive, high-quality health coverage, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a new, online and user-friendly hub for partners to access critical Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) renewal and transition resources. [Read the full release →]( [Under the Biden-Harris Administration, Over 20 Million Selected Affordable Health Coverage in ACA Marketplace Since Start of Open Enrollment Period, a Record High]( January 10, 2023 Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today that over 20 million people have selected an Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace plan since the 2024 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period launched on November 1 — a record number of enrollments. [Read the full release →]( [CMS Approves New York’s Groundbreaking Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment to Improve Primary Care, Behavioral Health, and Health Equity]( January 9, 2023 As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to build a health care system that benefits all Americans, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved an amendment to New York’s Medicaid section 1115 demonstration that bundles a series of actions to advance health equity and strengthen access to primary and behavioral health care across the state. [Read the full release →]( [Readout of HHS Secretary Becerra’s Meeting with Pharmacies, Pharmacy Benefit Managers, and Insurers on COVID-19 Therapeutics Commercialization]( January 9, 2023 On Tuesday, January 9, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra met virtually with pharmacy leaders, pharmacy benefit managers, and insurers to discuss HHS’ continued commitment and partnership to increase equitable access to COVID-19 therapeutics. [Read the full release →]( [HHS Issues New Nondiscrimination Final Rule to Protect Conscience Rights]( January 9, 2023 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a Final Rule, entitled Safeguarding the Rights of Conscience as Protected by Federal Statutes. The Final Rule clarifies the process for enforcing federal conscience laws and strengthens protections against conscience and religious discrimination. [Read the full release →]( [Secretary Becerra Names Chief Competition Officer to Help Identify Areas to Promote Competition in Health Care]( January 8, 2023 On January 8, 2024, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra appointed Stacy Sanders to the role of Chief Competition Officer, a new role for the Department which was created last month as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to lower health care and prescription drugs costs by promoting competition. [Read the full release →]( [See More News Releases]( [Module 2 - Photo]( Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps individuals and families pay their heating bills so they can maintain safe and healthy indoor temperatures. The program prevents energy shutoffs while also making homes more energy efficient. [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](