List of Recommendations for the Conference “The Role of the Parliament, the H...radaprogram
Improving legislative process quality is an urgent present-day need, in view of the necessity for carrying out a number of most pressing legal reforms in different areas of social life requiring optimization specifically of the legislative procedure.
2015 - HCBS National Conference
Panel Presentation on how three states are leveraging the benefits of MLTSS to meet the needs of individuals receiving home and community based services through Medicaid.
Nothing About Me, Without Me - Person-Centered PlanningAquila "Q" Jordan
Presentation at the Interhab Conference, October 2015
Applying the HCBS Final Rule to Person-centered planning in Kansas's managed care system, KanCare.
2015 - HCBS National Conference
Integration of IDD into managed care, and the plans for Kansas to integrate all 1915(c) waivers into the 1115 to improve outcomes, increase quality and oversight, and decrease administrative burdens.
List of Recommendations for the Conference “The Role of the Parliament, the H...radaprogram
Improving legislative process quality is an urgent present-day need, in view of the necessity for carrying out a number of most pressing legal reforms in different areas of social life requiring optimization specifically of the legislative procedure.
2015 - HCBS National Conference
Panel Presentation on how three states are leveraging the benefits of MLTSS to meet the needs of individuals receiving home and community based services through Medicaid.
Nothing About Me, Without Me - Person-Centered PlanningAquila "Q" Jordan
Presentation at the Interhab Conference, October 2015
Applying the HCBS Final Rule to Person-centered planning in Kansas's managed care system, KanCare.
2015 - HCBS National Conference
Integration of IDD into managed care, and the plans for Kansas to integrate all 1915(c) waivers into the 1115 to improve outcomes, increase quality and oversight, and decrease administrative burdens.
This module has full support for server and client side HTTP backed by Akka actors and Akka Streams. Akka Http is very flexible toolkit generally used for building REST APIs using high-level APIs by defining routes by using inbuilt routing directives.
This module has full support for server and client side HTTP backed by Akka actors and Akka Streams. Akka Http is very flexible toolkit generally used for building REST APIs using high-level APIs by defining routes by using inbuilt routing directives.
Environmental Issues in Federal Permitting for Energy ProjectsWinston & Strawn LLP
This eLunch addressed recent developments in environmental law that affect renewable, fossil, and nuclear energy projects, as well as new transmission construction. Winston & Strawn attorneys Eleni Kouimelis, Stephanie Sebor, and Tyson Smith described the latest Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service rules and Council on Environmental Quality guidance that implicate energy project development across the United States. The discussion included examples of recent power projects that highlight the shifting regulatory and permitting framework for energy development and discuss ways to mitigate the effects of these changes.
Topics discussed included the following:
1. Recent developments in Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and Greenhouse Gas Regulation
2. Coordinating NEPA among multiple federal permitting agencies
3. Mitigating effects of new rulemakings during lengthy permitting processes
Lael Keiser, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Truman
School of Public Affairs, University of Missouri;
Justin Dyer, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Missouri
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the importance of implementation in determining the future of the ACA.
2. Explain the role of the Executive Branch, Courts and Congress in the rulemaking process.
3. Discuss the implications for recent court decisions on implementation.
In this presentation, FMC’s Bernard Roth outlines the current trends in energy regulatory law. The presentation includes the following topics:
- Trends in Facilities Regulation
- Alberta Non-Utility Oil and Gas Facilities
- AER Structure
- Responsible Energy Development
- Federal Budget Legislative Changes
- Federal Fisheries Act
- Navigable Waters Protection Act
- Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
- Trends in Utilities Regulation
- Performance Based Regulation for Alberta Utilities
Administrative Legal Research IntroductionNeal Axton
Administrative Legal Research Presentation given to Advanced Legal Research Class at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 13, 2013 by Neal R. Axton, JD, MLIS.
Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils (WPACs) are at various stages of creating and implementing water and watershed management plans. There are numerous questions about how implementation of watershed plans is best achieved and what policies may be useful for meeting plan outcomes.
On October 27th Jason Unger, Staff Counsel at the Environmental Law Centre, presented information on how other jurisdictions have approached implementation and discussed some key aspects of the Alberta approach.
Regulatory Look-Back: How Agencies Define “Less” to Mean “More”Mercatus Center
Identifying and navigating the regulatory maze applicable to the production of goods, the provision of services, the use of property, and numerous other activities is a daunting task even for the most experienced legal professional. At the federal level, presidents from Carter to Obama have issued executive orders directing agencies to review their regulatory stock in order to eliminate duplicate, obsolete and burdensome rules. What do the results from decades of such efforts tell us?
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
1. How the Rules are Made
Presented by Aquila “Q” Jordan, JD/MPA
Director of Policy and Regulations
2. Background
• Previous Director for HCBS Programs
• Director for Policy and Regulation
– Responsible for developing revising and
maintaining the agencies policies and
regulations
– Coordinates with the assistance Secretary on
statutes, reviews, and summarizes federal
statues and regulations for the agency
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3. Overview
• Rules & Regulations
• Federal Regulations
– Recent Federal Final Rules
– Federal Rulemaking Process
– Proposed Rules
• State Regulations
– State Rulemaking Process
– Impact of Change on State Regulations
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4. Rules & Regulations
Rules are government (federal or state)
statements that either:
– Carry out or explain new or existing law or policy
– Describe the agency’s organization or procedures
Regulations are a set of rules that have legal
connotations (official)
– Promulgated through a specific state or federal
process
– Do not change easily, create the framework for
policies
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5. Order of Authority
• Federal Statute – HCBS waiver authority
• Federal Regulation – HCBS Final Rule
• State Statute – Authorizes HCBS in KS
• State Regulation – Application of HCBS
• Agency Policy & Procedures – Program
specific policies connecting all authority
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6. Recent Federal Final Rules
Over the last three year there have been a number of crucial statutes and
regulations impact Medicaid and HCBS Programs
• Affordable Care Act
– Increased access to health insurance and Medicaid through state/federal exchanges
– Parents of adult children with disabilities do not pay FUTA, SUTA and FICA
• ABLE Act
– Allows special 529 accounts for individuals with disabilities
– Specifically helps individuals with IDD save up to $14,000 without impacting benefits
• HCBS Final Rule
– Settings = statewide transition plan
– Conflict-free system
– Person centered planning
– www.medicaid.gov
• DOL Final Rule
– Homecare rule
– Fair Labor Standards Act
– www.dol.gov/whd/homcare
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7. Federal Regulations
• Online: www.regulations.gov
• Publication method: Federal Register
• Found: Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
• Statutes: United States Code (U.S.C.)
Example: For Medicaid programs authorized
under the Social Security Administration
HCBS Final Rule is found at 42 CFR § 441.301
(regulation), which is under the Social Security
Act at 42 U.S.C. 1396n (statute).
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12. Federal Proposed Rules
• Long Term Care facilities - HHS
– Increased quality assurance requirements/reporting
– Adding comprehensive person centered planning
– Adding requirements for transfers to hospitals
– Comments closed October 14, 2015
• SNAP Benefits - USDA
– Added food delivery for individuals 60 and older
– Pay for food with SNAP, pay for delivery separately
– Comments closed September 14, 2015
January 11, 2016
13. Federal Proposed Rule (cont’d)
• Managed Care Proposal
– Complete rewrite of the managed care regulation
– Added provisions for managed long term care and
managed long-term services and supports
– Added consumer rights and protections
– Added quality assurance and accountability
– Almost 200 pages of new or revised regulations
– Nearly 400 pages of comments and explanations
– Comments closed July 27, 2015
January 11, 2016
15. Kansas Regulations (cont’d)
Kansas Statutes
• KSA 39-1901 to 1914 - Reorganization
– Statute creating KDADS
– Separates duties and authority from DCF &
KDHE
• KSA 75-59 for KDADS statutes
– NOTE: Some statutes have not had their number
changed and are still found in other sections of
KSA
• KSA 39-6501 et seq = Adult care homes in the KDHE
section of the statutes
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16. Kansas Regulations (cont’d)
Kansas Regulations
• Two Books
– 2009 K.A.R. Vol. 1 & 2 = everything up to 12/31/08
– 2015 K.A.R. Supplement = Changes from 1/1/09 t0
12/31/14
• KDADS regulations are found in 3 places:
– K.A.R. ch. 26 = KDADS
– K.A.R. ch. 28 = KDHE
– K.A.R. ch. 30 = DCF
NOTE: eventually all KDADS regulations will be moved to
K.A.R. ch. 26 under KDADS
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17. Regulations Pre-rule
• Review of statutory authority
• Review of regulations
– Ex: Update language (i.e. MR to IDD)
– Ex: Comply with federal statutes, regulation
• Draft language for internal review
– Reviewed by KDADS Legal
– Approved by Commissioner & Secretary
– May include stakeholder input
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18. Proposed Rule
State Required Concurrence
– Sent to Dept of Administration for approval of content,
structure, and compliance with regulation
– Sent to Attorney General’s office for review of legality
and statutory authority
State Required Documents
– Economic/Environmental Impact Statement
– Copy of proposed regulations
– Notice of Public Hearing
Posted in Kansas Register (60 days before hearing)
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19. Public Hearing and Comment
• Public Comment Period from posting through
Hearing
• Joint Committee reviews regulation
– May propose changes to regulations
• Joint Committee Hearing
– Open to public to provide comment on regulations
for committee to hear
– Notes or minutes are taken of the hearing
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20. Final Rule
• Revisions recommended by Joint
Committee are made and sent back
through concurrence process (Dept of
Administration and Attorney General)
• Posted in Kansas Register
– At least 10 days before effective
• Added to the K.A.R. Supplemental
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21. New or Revised Regulations
• Statewide Transition Plan
– CMS requested states review all statutes and regulations
and list possible changes and dates for updating these as
part of the Statewide Transition Plan
• Compliance with 42 CFR 441.301
– Conflict Free System – conflict free case management
– Person-Centered Planning process (all waivers)
• Moving KDADS regulations from K.A.R. ch. 28
(KDHE) and ch. 30 (DCF)
• Ex: IDD licensing and CDDO authority K.A.R. 30-63 and 30-64
• Waiver Integration
– WISE Workgroup policy and regulation focus group
– Possible changes needed if changes to services,
definitions, or provider qualifications
January 11, 2016