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Federal Update: State of the Union Address
In his February 24, 2026 State of the Union address, President Trump offered a broad preview of his healthcare agenda, pointing to the administration’s “Great Health Care Plan”
CMS Rolls Out New Anti-Fraud Actions, Including Minnesota Medicaid Funding Deferral
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new set of program integrity actions on February 25, including a decision to defer $259.5 million in quarterly federal Medicaid matching funds to Minnesota tied to the state’s fourth quarter fiscal year (FY) 2025 spending.
ANCOR Housing Survey Open to all Providers – open until March 13
Find out how the shutdown may impact your agency.
Trump administration targets 14 blue states, DC with federal funding review, including New Jersey
The Trump administration this week ordered a review of federal funding for 14 Democratic states and Washington, D.C., the latest step in the administration’s effort to target states that do not cooperate with the administration.
2026 Federal Poverty Level Standards
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an informational bulletin with the 2026 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Standards.
What You Need to Know if the Government Shuts Down
Find out how the shutdown may impact your agency.
Happy Disability Pride Month!
July is Disability Pride Month in New Jersey and across our nation.
New Momentum for Federal Recognition of DSPs as Congress Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation
On Wednesday, the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (H.R. 6137/S. 3211) was reintroduced in both chambers of Congress.
Listen to Garden State Coalition for Care Webinar on HR 1
Experts from the Garden State Coalition for Care provided a high-level overview of H.R. 1, and its direct and indirect impacts on older adults and people with disabilities, and their caregivers.
What You Need to Know if the Government Shuts Down
Find out how the shutdown may impact your agency.
Happy Disability Pride Month!
July is Disability Pride Month in New Jersey and across our nation.
New Momentum for Federal Recognition of DSPs as Congress Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation
On Wednesday, the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (H.R. 6137/S. 3211) was reintroduced in both chambers of Congress.