The Senate has passed the CARES Act, the third and largest supplemental spending bill responding to the COVID-19 epidemic and resulting economic dislocation. Every indication is that the House of Representatives will pass the bill and the President will sign […]
Category: Income and Public Benefits
Using Medicaid Waivers to Improve Access to Care for People Experiencing Homelessness During COVID-19
Following President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency, Florida became the first state to get approved for an 1135 Medicaid waiver in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). 1135 waivers allow the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to set aside administrative requirements to increase access to medical […]
What Does the President’s Budget Proposal Mean for Homelessness Programs?
The President’s budget proposal for FY 2021 was released yesterday, which kicks off the Alliance’s work on federal spending for the year. The President’s budget is a proposal and nothing more: Congress makes the decisions about which federal accounts get […]
Update on the Public Charge Rule
The US Supreme Court recently allowed the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) “Public Charge Rule” to take effect nationwide, with the exception of Illinois due to a statewide injunction. This rule is anticipated to have a negative impact on low-income […]
New Homelessness Numbers Reflect Uneven Progress, Increased Urgency
Despite Significant Decreases Among Families, Youth, and Veterans, Overall Homelessness Increases 2.7 Percent The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) 2019 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress reveals that an estimated 567,715 people were identified homeless on […]