CMS seeks to enhance Medicare Advantage and Part D programs, including coverage for anti-obesity medications. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed updates to Medicare…
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DOJ Reaches Settlement with Maine for Disabled Children to Remain at Home
The settlement resolves allegations of disability rights violations. The state of Maine agreed to address the unnecessary separation of children with behavioral disabilities away from their homes and…
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DOJ Opens Investigation into Shooting of Mentally Ill Woman in Illinois
Body cam footage shows the deputy shooting the woman in her home. The Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a civil rights investigation into the July shooting of Sonya…
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FCC Launches Customer Service Inquiry In Communications Industry
The formal review seeks to empower consumers and streamline support from cable, broadband, and satellite providers. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) initiated a formal inquiry to evaluate the…
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Transportation Department Fines American Airlines for Mishandling Wheelchairs
Thousands of disabled passengers were impacted by the damages. The Department of Transportation (DOT) fined American Airlines a record $50 million for mishandling and damaging thousands of wheelchairs…
Read MoreJustice Department Says “Crime Free” Housing Programs Likely Illegal
The administration sends letters to police departments warning of potential discrimination. The Justice Department (DOJ) sent a letter to state and local police departments, informing them that certain…
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HHS Releases Updates Language Access Plan
Secretary Becerra announces the move as part of an administration-wide effort to improve language access and equity. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a division-specific…
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HUD Expands Housing Access for Veterans with Disabilities
The agency adjusted the income eligibility threshold to account for disability benefits. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) updated the income qualifications for veterans with disabilities…
Read MoreFederal Judge Rules VA Housing Discriminates Against Disabled Veterans
He says disability income cannot disqualify veterans from VA Housing. U.S. District Judge David Carter ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against disabled veterans by effectively…
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DOT Funds 17 Transportation Accessibility Projects
The department selects Pilot Program grant recipients with the most innovative strategies. The Department of Transportation (DOT) released $7.8 million to 17 projects making innovative accessibility improvements to…
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