HHS News Releases Week of November 6, 2022

Disability Community Remembers Pioneering Advocate Lois Curtis

November 4, 2022

The Administration for Community Living, Office for Civil Rights, Office of General Counsel, and HHS leadership and staff join the disability community in mourning the loss of one of our nation's greatest advocates, Lois Curtis, who passed away last evening.  Read full news release »

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4.5 Billion to Lower Heating Costs for American Families This Winter

November 2, 2022

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), announced $4.5 billion in assistance today to help lower heating costs for American families this winter.  Read full news release »

HHS Finalizes Physician Payment Rule Strengthening Access to Behavioral Health Services and Whole-Person Care

November 1, 2022

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is expanding access to behavioral health care, cancer screening coverage, and dental care.  Read full news release »

HHS Continues Biden-Harris Administration Progress in Promoting Health Equity in Rural Care Access Through Outpatient Hospital and Surgical Center Payment System Final Rule

November 1, 2022

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is improving access to health care — including behavioral health services — in rural communities.  Read full news release »

Readout of HHS Secretary Becerra’s Meeting with New York State Advocates to Discuss Efforts to Close Equity Gaps in Health Care

November 1, 2022

On Tuesday, November 1, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra met virtually with advocates from New York State regarding their statewide efforts to close equity gaps, lower costs and deliver quality, equitable care in New York, particularly through Medicaid.  Read full news release »

HHS Approves Arkansas' Medicaid Waiver to Provide Medically Necessary Housing and Nutrition Support Services

November 1, 2022

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), approved an amendment to Arkansas' Medicaid section 1115 demonstration that will test innovative interventions to address housing and food insecurity, as well as other critical health-related social needs.  Read full news release »

Biden-Harris Administration Launches 10th Year of Marketplace Open Enrollment with Four Out of Five Customers Eligible for Coverage at $10 or Less, Thanks to Subsidies

October 31, 2022

Beginning Tuesday, November 1, 2022, consumers are able to sign up for high-quality, affordable health insurance on HealthCare.gov.  Marketplace Open Enrollment runs from November 1, 2022, to January 15, 2023.  Read full news release »