The new 2015 federal poverty guidelines have been released. The 2014 guidelines are also provided here for reference. Itâs important to note that eligibility for Medicaid and the Childrenâs Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is now determined by the 2015 guidelines. Eligibility for advance premium tax credits is determined by 2014 federal poverty guidelines. State-run health insurance marketplaces should update their standards as soon as possible to align with those of the federally facilitated marketplaces.
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2013 â Ending Trafficking in Government Contracting Act, Title XVII, Sections 1701-1708. Allows the Government to terminate a contract if the prime or subcontractor commits act that directly support or advance trafficking in persons.
The DSCA mission includes the broader scope of support that the DOD provides to states upon request, to include support to hurricane, wildland fire, earthquakes, and other natural disasters, through the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act). (21) The Stafford Act is the primary statutory authority for both the DOD DSCA mission and the JTF-CS CBRNE consequence management mission. (22) In accordance with the principles of federalism embodied in the Stafford Act, DOD supports civil authorities during consequence management operations at the direction of the Secretary of Defense to support the lead federal agency (LFA).