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Annual Indexing of Basic Statutory Mortgage Limits for Multifamily Housing Programs
HUD has announced changes to the basic mortgage limits for multifamily housing programs for the year 2026. This adjustment is part of the requirements set by the National Housing Act. Insurance agents should be aware of these new limits as they may impact mortgage insurance policies and client advic...
Proposed Information Collection Request; Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Programs; EPA ICR No. 1803.10, OMB Control No. 2040-0185
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to ask for permission to collect information related to the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Programs. This request is part of a process that ensures they follow the Paperwork Reduction Act. Before they submit this request, the...
Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions
The proposed rule changes how housing programs under HUD treat gender. It will replace references to 'gender' and 'gender identity' with 'sex,' based on biological classification as male or female. This means that facilities like shelters can require proof of a person's sex to ensure safety in share...
Removal of Regulations for the Shelter Plus Care and the Supportive Housing Programs
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has officially removed the regulations for the Shelter Plus Care and Supportive Housing Programs. These programs have been combined into the new Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, following a law passed in 2009 aimed at improving housing assis...
Changes Related to Insurance Requirements in Multi-Family Housing (MFH) Direct Loan and Grant Programs
The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is changing the insurance requirements for its Multi-Family Housing Direct Loan and Grant programs. These changes will make insurance coverage types, amounts, and deductibles easier to understand and more in line with what is commonly used in affordable housing. This ...
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities Programs
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is asking for feedback on a new information collection related to Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities Programs. This is part of a process to get approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Interested parties have 30 days to share t...
Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals (IPPS) and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Policy Changes and Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Rates; Requirements for Quality Programs; and Other Policy Changes
The proposed rule changes how Medicare pays for services at acute care hospitals and long-term care hospitals. It will adjust payment rates and policies for hospital services, including those related to medical education for teaching hospitals. Additionally, there will be updates to quality program ...
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies and CHIP Managed Care Entities, and Issuers of Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-Facilitated Exchanges
New rules are being proposed to improve how health care data is shared electronically, which will affect Medicare Advantage organizations, Medicaid plans, and health insurance issuers on federal exchanges. These changes aim to make it easier for doctors and patients to get approvals for medications ...
Revisions to the Calculation of Annual Household Income and Net Family Assets in the Section 515 Rural Rental Housing and Section 514/516 Farm Labor Housing Programs
The Rural Housing Service (RHS) has updated its rules for calculating annual household income and family assets for certain housing programs. This affects properties funded under the Section 515 Rural Rental Housing and Section 514/516 Farm Labor Housing programs. The changes aim to make income repo...
Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs
The Department of the Treasury and FinCEN are updating rules for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism programs that affect financial institutions. The new rules aim to improve how these institutions manage their programs to better support law enforcement and national secur...
Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs
The OCC, FDIC, and NCUA are proposing new rules that will require banks to create strong programs to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing. These programs must be effective in identifying and reducing risks related to illegal financial activities. This change aligns with updates from FinC...
Child Nutrition Programs: Income Eligibility Guidelines
The Department has updated the Income Eligibility Guidelines for the 2026-2027 school year. These guidelines determine who qualifies for free and reduced-price meals, free milk, and Summer EBT benefits. Schools and organizations that provide these meals will use these updated guidelines to ensure th...
Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Human Services and Emergency Response Programs-Repatriation Program
The Department of Health and Human Services is making changes to simplify rules for programs that help U.S. citizens who return from abroad, especially those with mental health needs. This update aims to remove outdated regulations that are no longer needed. Insurance agents should stay informed abo...
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2026 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program; Correction
The recent announcement corrects some mistakes in the final rule regarding Medicare and Medicaid payment policies for 2026. This includes updates to how doctors are paid under Medicare and changes to Medicare Part B coverage. These corrections ensure that the information is accurate and clear for ev...