Public Health Emergency Extended - Again
US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Becerra has officially renewed the public health emergency declaration. It's effective July 20, 2021 for an additional 90 days which takes us into October 2021. This is the 6th time HHS has extended the emergency since it began on January 31, 2020. This renewal was expected - as is at least one more to take us to the end of the calendar year. We explain. --- 0:00 Feds Renew Emergency 0:37 Formal Extension 1:25 Taking Stock 2:09 Sources --- Read the Renewal: https://www.phe.gov/emergency/news/he... Read the Letter to State Governors: https://ccf.georgetown.edu/wp-content... Visit HealthCare.gov or CuidadoDeSalud.gov Call the Marketplace Call Center: 1-800-318-2596 Find a local assister: https://localhelp.healthcare.gov In Wisconsin: https://wiscovered.com/ Find a Vaccine: https://www.vaccines.gov/ Support HealthWatch Wisconsin with a tax deductible donation: https://www.paypal.me/healthwatchwisc... Visit our official website: https://healthwatchwisconsin.org Want to get in touch with us? Send an email: [email protected] About HealthWatch Wisconsin: HealthWatch Wisconsin is a nonprofit subsidiary of ABC for Health, Inc. working to promote improved access to health care coverage and services. HealthWatch Wisconsin actively shares materials, education, and trainings with health care professionals and consumers. On our YouTube channel, you will find content about health insurance and coverage programs like Medicaid, social security programs, and private health insurance. We stay on top of current events, policy, and rule changes. We also cover topics that intersect with health coverage for vulnerable populations, such as food, energy, and housing assistance programs. You will also find content on programs specific to Wisconsin such as: BadgerCare Plus eligibility, enrollment, and program rules and disability program rules and features for adults as well as children with special health care needs (CYSHCN). Finally, we share some tips and advocacy strategies.
