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 law also makes victims of trafficking eligible for the Witness Protection Program. The law makes victims of trafficking eligible for benefits and services under Federal or state programs once they become certified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Adult trafficking victims must be certified as a pre-condition for their eligibility for benefits and services.