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8 Ways To Live A Fearless Life

The word "Fear Not" appears 365 times in the Bible. This means that every day in a year, you can take one pill of "Fear Not" knowing and trusting that God is with you always because it's His promise to you and He is a good Father. These eight (8) ways will help you to live a fearless life.

You can be fearless and brave when you put your hope and trust in God!

Fear and anxiety can last for a short time and then pass, but they can also last much longer and you can get stuck with them.  In some cases they can take over your life, affecting your ability to eat, sleep, concentrate, travel, enjoy life, or even leave the house or go to work or school.  Fear is a weapon from the devil to keep you from progressing in life to achieve your purpose. 

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The Bible says in Isaiah 43:1 - But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by by your name; You are Mine!

These are the eight (8) ways you can live a fearless life:

  1. Renew Your Mind
  • Put off concerning your former conduct (repent) and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, walking in the new life Christ has given you. (Ephesians 4:17-24) (Change your mind and God will change your heart).
  • You must daily choose to live God’s way, (Put on the new man, Romans 12:2).
  • Spiritually disciplined: participating in your spiritual growth by getting involved in the things of God, e.g. spending time with through the studying of the bible, praying and going to church.
  • Accept who you are in Christ and believe in what God has said concerning your life.
  • Focus on things that will add up to your life, not take from it.

2. The most important reason to make the right decision at the right time

In the book of Ruth, we read the story of how Elimelech decided to move his family from Bethlehem (house of bread) when there was famine to Moab.  He and both of his two sons died. Ruth, his second daughter-in-law decided to follow her mother-in-law to a strange land and make Naomi’s God her God. 

Her right decision brought her into the lineage of Christ and brought redemption for us all.  When you start to walk in God’s way, He will direct you.  If you sit back, however sorting through the options until everything makes sense, you will never discover God’s will. Proverbs 3:5-6

3. Why living without a purpose doesn't work and what to do about it

  • You allow yourself to be controlled by circumstances.
  • You are easily persuaded and controlled by others.
  • You accept and do whatever comes to your mind and move that direction.
  •  You allow people to control your life.  And live according to the way other people think you should live.
  • Because you do not have any goal for your life, you cannot achieve anything in life and you life a defeated life.

What to do

  • Go to the source of your life (God).
  • Have a personal relationship with Him.

           (Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all      things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created, Rev. 4:11).

  • Be connected to God. (Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me, John 15:4).

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4. The number three (3) reasons you must act now

  • It relieves of stress.
  • It relieves you from the uncertainties of tomorrow.
  • You are able to accomplish your purpose in life.

5. The biggest mistake of negative words and how to avoid it

Words are powerful, they create and manifest in a forms of a blessing or a curse.  So if it’s negative, it counteract the blessings of God for your life.

Six steps to live a productive life by your words

  • Take the promises in God’s word and confess it over your life every day.
  • When someone says something negative about you, immediately refuse those words.
  • No matter how your children provoke you, never curse them with your words.
  • Pray against any foundational words spoken over you by your parents, grandparents, class teacher, family member or other people.
  • Let your words be seasoned with blessings.
  • Every morning make positive declaration over your life.

6. The easiest way to guard your mind

  • Putting God first in your day-to-day life and making Him the priority of everything in your life.
  • Studying the word of God. Spending quality time with Him everyday.
  • Not living according to the dictate of this world, by comprising with things of this world

7. Three simple strategies to grow in your thinking

  •   Love the Lord with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength, this is the first commandment (Mark 12:30).
  • Be serviceable (love your neighbor as yourself)
  • Be teachable, fearless and brave

8. The method I used to stay positive

  • Putting God first in all that I do.
  • Having a personal relationship with Him, living daily in His presence
  • Seeing God as the source of my life and depending on Him for the answers to every question in my life.
  • Accepting who I am in Him and who He is in me.
  • Loving God with all my heart, soul, mind and strength.
  • Talking to Him first in every situation.

You can all live a fearless and brave life when you acknowledge that God is with you and He has promised never to leave you nor forsake you.

Let your conduct be without covetousnesss; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." Hebrews 13:5

Get two chapters of my New Journal Fearless and Brave for FREE! Visit https://bemyneenterprise.com for souvenirs on Fearless and Brave Journal and also precious gifts for your loved ones.

This journal, Fearless and Brave helps you to reflect of your life, the pain of your past or now which is keeping you from progressing in life. There are questions and activities that will help you to think through your life.

It is a good resource for any group or groups who wants know how to live a fearless life. For the next 60 days, I'm offering a free SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT to any group who will invite me on this topic. I will show you the strategies to live a fearless life.

Life has meaning only when God is the context for it all!

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Can Blessings come out of Irritations?

It had been a lonnggg Sunday in October of ’87. Our boys of 7,8 & 9 had provided us with many irritations & frustrations. My wife and I collapsed on our living room couch, too tired to make dinner or go out for it.

     At this point, our boys announced that they were going to make us dinner. The initial look of horror on our faces prompted them to reassure us that they really wanted to bless us this way. Our oldest son, Bryan, came over to us with a dish towel over his forearm, like a hi-class waiter. He asked us what we would like for dinner. Patti & I looked at each other, then back at him and said,” What do you have?” His eyes got really big and he rushed into the kitchen to consult with his brothers. We heard them frantically talking….buzz, buzz, buzz.  He came back and said, “Chocolate covered peanuts, apple sauce, Timmy’s salad (our 7 year old), hot dogs, ham sandwich and turkey. We ordered it all.

     Our middle son, Chris, came out with the same towel wrapped over his forearm and asked us what we wanted to drink. We looked at each other, then back at Chris and said, “What do you have?”. His eyes got really big and he rushed into the kitchen to consult with his brothers….buzz, buzz, buzz. He came back out and said, “Milk, Kool-Aid and wa-ter”, in his best French accent. We went with the water for obvious reasons.


     Our youngest son, Timmy, brought out the wa-ter in 2 wine glasses on a silver platter that he single-handedly came out swinging, dipping and dancing with (and nearly causing us to have heart attacks).   Miraculously, the wa-ter made it to us without being spilled. Then they all brought us dinner on the same silver platter, without all the swinging, dipping and dancing. During dinner, Chris turned the lights down low while Bryan softly played the piano.

     After dinner, Chris announced that dessert would be ice cream or something like that. We pointed out that we didn’t have ice cream or something like that. His eyes got really big. He rushed back into the kitchen to consult with his brothers….buzz, buzz, buzz. All 3 boys came back out and announced that dessert would be hot dogs and turkey.

     After dessert, we read to you boys and put you to bed. As Mom and I came back downstairs, we looked at each other, thinking “Dare we go into the kitchen?” We opened the kitchen door and saw….the love that our boys had shown us. We decided to clean it up the next morning. We had a wonderful sleep that night.

     I guess that I shouldn’t be surprised. If God can make life-giving water come out of a rock (Numbers 2:2-11), He can make blessings come out of irritations and frustrations.

For His Kingdom,
Dave Maynard
http://BSSSB-LLC.com

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The mark of a man

What does it mean to be a God fearing man?

 
 
1. A man of faith
 
A man without faith will not be faithful in any regard. We must be grounded in the faith of God and share our faith with others.
“There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.”
 
“The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.
For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith,no, not in Israel.”
 
2. A man worthy to lead
 
Being of male gender does not a leader make. We must be willing to speak up on injustice and stand for what is right. 
“And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.
And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?
And he turned from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.”
 
3. A man of wisdom and understanding
 
The way in which a man treats another speaks to how he views Jesus Christ and his relationship with us. The love, patience and fairness Jesus shows to us, should be returned to others.
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
 
“Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.”
 
“If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?”
 
4. A man of his word
 
The word of God is of utmost importance to him. In like manner, our words must be truthful to God and to our fellow man.
“An honest man is surety for his neighbour: but he that is impudent will forsake him.”
 
“Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”
 
5. A man of humility
 
We must be willing to receive correction and do so with grace. Our humility will be rewarded by God as he will exalt us in his time. As men we may feel like we have the weight of the world on our shoulders with something to prove but God cares and will make a way.
“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
 
“When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.”
 
6. A man of sound mind
 
We have to be able to stand on the convictions God places on our hearts. The same standard we use to judge one matter should be applied across the board.
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall notwither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. ”
 
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”
 
The word of God says to mark the perfect man. Mark Jesus Christ. Cry out to him in prayer as there are areas we all fall short in. Money is deceitful, and pride is vain: but a man that feareth the Lord, he shall be praised. No this is not a bible verse but it is should be the male equivalent of the "Proverbs 31 woman".  We must hold ourselves accountableFeel free to leave a comment if you have other qualities you consider important. Live in grace, walk in peace and be blessed.
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Do you feel like you can't go on?

 

There are times when we have felt that today would be our last, thinking tomorrow would never come. Anxieties of Life can weigh heavy on our Mental Health. Would you believe that you can find the Answers in the Bible to WHY you feel the way you do?

  

Please read the following scriptures. (2 Timothy 3:1-5) Did you notice the first verse reads, '...in the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here'? This allotment of time is a Conclusion of a System of things. This time period of distress pangs is known as the Last Days. It's not the end of the world, but rather the end of wickedness that permeates the world of mankind, righteous and unrighteous alike. This time period will soon come to an end. These anxieties you feel today will evaporate and dissolve for those who become survivors of the Last Days. Notice the instruction of what to do in 2 Timothy 3:2-5? It says, '...and from these turn away.'

  

The scriptures provide a roadmap for certain ones to escape the time of distress. "During that time {Jesus Christ} will stand up, the Great Prince who is standing in behalf of your people. And there will occur a time of distress such as has not occurred since there came to be a nation until that time..." But notice the ending of this verse. "And during that time your people will escape, everyone who is found written down in the book." (Daniel 12:1)

  

Remember, "Bad associations spoil useful habits." (1 Corinthians 15:33) "Now, O Israel, what is Jehovah your God asking of you? Only this: to fear Jehovah your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve Jehovah your God with all your heart and all your soul," (Deut 10:12) "At that time those who fear Jehovah spoke with one another, each one with his companion, and Jehovah kept paying attention and listening. And a book of remembrance was written before him for those fearing Jehovah and for those meditating on his Name." (Malachi 3:16)

  

The Bible tells us, "Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Pslams 34:18) Also, we have a helper in the His Only Begotten Son Jesus Christ whom states, "Come to me, all you who are toiling and loaded down, and I will refresh you." (Mat 11:28)

 
  
 

Would you like to be a Survivor of the Last Days?

 
 

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There is only one word difference between aluminum casting and aluminum die-casting. Many people mix the two together. In fact, these two kinds of die-casting are different. In order to better distinguish between aluminum die-casting and aluminum die-casting, we will elaborate on the performance characteristics, application scope and manufacturing advantages. Explain the difference between the two. When customers buy die-cast products, they can also choose suitable die-cast products according to their own needs.

   Aluminum die-casting.

   The main raw material is aluminum. After the aluminum is heated to a liquid, it is injected into the die of the die-casting machine, and then formed by die-casting, which is the basic process of aluminum die-casting. Aluminum has good fluidity and plasticity, and is widely used in the die-casting industry. The parts made of aluminum are beautiful in appearance, the price of aluminum is not high, and the production cost is greatly reduced, which creates more wealth for the enterprise.

   Aluminum alloy die-casting.

The main production materials are alloy and aluminum. The aluminum die-casting produced has good gloss. The aluminum die-casting factory needs to be grinded after the die-casting. The aluminum die-casting adds nitric acid during the grinding to inhibit corrosion and improve the brightness of the grinding. The processed aluminum die-casting Aluminum alloy die casting is generally used in electronics, motors and other industries, with better performance and greater toughness, and is an important part of mechanical parts.

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  Data Report Shows Vulnerable Children and Teens Forgoing Mental Health Care During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Data recently released by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) highlights the continued impact the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) is having on Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) beneficiaries and utilization of health services. The data show that, from March through October 2020, beneficiaries have foregone millions of primary, preventive, and mental health care visits due to the COVID-19 PHE, compared to the same time period in 2019. Although utilization rates for some treatments have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, mental health services show the slowest rebound. This decline in utilization is occurring at a time when preliminary evidence shows mental health conditions have worsened nationwide. The gap in service utilization due to the PHE, particularly for mental health services, may have a substantial impact on long-term health outcomes. Medicaid and CHIP-funded mental health services, in addition to primary and preventative services, cover the majority of children, people living in poverty, and those with special health care needs. Medicaid and CHIP also cover millions of racial and ethnic minorities.

The Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign, a national outreach and enrollment initiative funded under the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) and the Affordable Care Act, has recently launched a Mental Health Initiative, which includes a digital video, print materials and social media graphics that promote mental health services, which are covered under Medicaid and CHIP.

Additional Data Highlights
Specifically, the data demonstrate a 34% decline in the number of mental health services utilized by children under age 19, compared to the same time period in 2019, and 22% decline in the number of mental health services utilized by adults aged 19 to 64, compared to the same time period in 2019. This translates to approximately 14 million fewer mental health services for children and approximately 12 million fewer mental health services for adults, for a total of nearly 26 million fewer mental health services utilized across both groups. Similarly, although there are preliminary reports of increased drug-related mortality due to the COVID-19 PHE, substance use disorder service utilization fell by 3.6 million services (13% decline) when compared to the same time period in 2019. 

It is important to note that the data show that utilization rates for certain primary and preventive services for children under age 19 have recovered to pre-pandemic levels, or have started to rebound across many areas of the country. While this recovery is encouraging, millions of services still need to be delivered to make up for those missed between March and October 2020. Preliminary 2020 data shows 9% fewer childhood vaccinations for beneficiaries under age two (1.8 million services), 21% fewer child screening services (4.6 million services) among children under age 19, and 39% fewer dental services (11.4 million services) among children under age 19 when compared to pre-pandemic levels. This data takes into account increases in services delivered through telehealth.

Throughout the pandemic, CMS has encouraged states to consider telehealth options to combat COVID-19 and increase access to care. This updated data snapshot demonstrates a marked increase in the number of services delivered via telehealth compared to prior years. The number of services delivered via telehealth surged 2,700% during the PHE to nearly 68 million between March and October 2020. However, this increase has not been enough to offset the overall decline in service utilization.

For COVID-19 treatment and acute care use, the preliminary findings show more than 1.2 million Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries received COVID-19 treatment, and nearly 124,000 were hospitalized through October 2020. Despite significant variance across states regarding this data, preliminary results suggest that the COVID-19 treatment rate increases with age. In addition, Medicaid and CHIP paid for nearly 10 million COVID-19 tests or testing related services, although this data does not include tests provided free of charge or covered by other insurance programs, including Medicare.

View the press releasefact sheet and data report for additional information.

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May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

AAPIThroughout May, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We are committed to understanding the health needs of this diverse population and strive towards improving the health of all minority populations. We welcome you to view and share our resources on prevention, health equity, and research about health disparities. Also, you can learn about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) programs to improve the health of Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander populations in the United States.


NTP Medicare Update & Education Webinar

May 13, 2021    1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET

Join us for information about:

  • Medicare updates
  • Older Americans Month
  • Mental Health Awareness Month and Medicare coverage of screenings and counseling
  • Medicare and the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program

To register, go to CMSnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/moodle/course/view.php?id=130. After registration, you'll get an email with a calendar appointment. This webinar will be recorded. You don’t need to register to view the recording.


New / Updated Training Materials

Medicare Rights and Protections PowerPoint (Spanish version)

The CMS National Training Program has training materials for many Medicare topics, including PowerPoint modules that can be customized for your audience. Check them out at CMSnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/resources.


NTP Webinar Recordings

April NTP Update & Education webinar (recording)

This webinar shared Medicare updates and information on "From Coverage to Care" telehealth resources, alcohol abuse awareness month, Medicare coverage of alcohol misuse screenings and counseling, and the Health Insurance Marketplace ® Special Enrollment Period (SEP). The webinar also included a presentation on Medicare eligibility and coverage for transplant services.

To view all of our webinar recordings, visit the NTP website.


New/Updated CMS Products

Medicare Supplemental Insurance: Getting Started

4 Programs That Can Help You Pay Your Medical Expenses

Guide to Choosing a Hospital

Opioid treatment programs for people with both Medicare and Medicaid (Spanish)


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HHS Community News, 2021

 

 

 

2021 Marketplace Special Enrollment Period Report

Last week, it was announced that 940,000 Americans have signed up for health insurance through HealthCare.gov Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Until Aug. 15, 2021, consumers who want to enroll in coverage, compare plan offerings, or see if they qualify for more affordable premiums can visit HealthCare.gov or CuidadoDeSalud.gov or call the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596, which provides assistance in over 150 languages.

 

COVID-19 Related News

Vaccines.gov or Vacunas.gov

Community members can now use Vaccines.gov to find a vaccine location near them and then call or visit their website to make an appointment.

 

Community-Based Testing Sites for COVID-19

COVID-19 tests are available at no cost nationwide at health centers and select pharmacies. COVID-19 testing is free to anyone in the U.S., including the uninsured. Find a testing location here.

 

Join the COVID-19 Community Corps

Community Corps members benefit from a steady stream of timely news, resources, and information—including briefing calls with subject matter experts on strengthening vaccine confidence.  Sign up here.

 

CDC Updated Guidance

·       Updated FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination

·       COVID-19 Easy to Read Materials in Spanish

·       Support for Teens and Young Adults: The CDC updated their information and resources for teens and young adults. The CDC also added information on how to work through stress, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse during this challenging time.

·       Guidance for Operating Child Care Programs During COVID-19

·       COVID-19 Data Tracker Weekly Review: Go here for CDC’s updated numbers on reported cases, variants, testing, vaccinations, hospitalizations, and deaths. The CDC also included travel information--as many countries and states are now loosening restrictions for visitors—and makes recommendations on travel.

 

Partner Resources and Toolkits*

Highlighted here are a few of the helpful resources that have come our way and we want to share with you.

·       Clinton Foundation’s Toolkit for Faith and Community Leaders.

 

·       Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and Interfaith Youth Core’s (IFYC) Religious Diversity and Vaccine Survey and PRRI-IFYC COVID Vaccine Religion Report.

 

·       The Get Vaccinated! Black Faith Community Toolkit, created by the Skinner Leadership Institute in collaboration with the National African American Clergy Network. (Includes a guide for houses of worship who want to host an immunization site.)

 

·       How Can Faith Leaders Help End the COVID-19 Pandemic? Support the COVID-19 Vaccination Effort created by the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) and includes resources for supporting vaccine access in houses of worship.

 

·       COVID-19 Vaccines: Equity-Centered Approaches

Thurs., May 13, 1:00 p.m. ET. Register. This webinar, hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, will explore current and historical efforts to vaccinate communities of color and indigenous communities to evaluate lessons learned and their applicability to COVID-19 currently.

 

New COVID-19 Funding Announcements

HHS Announces Nearly $1 Billion for Rural COVID-19 Response

This funding is intended to increase the number of vaccines sent to rural health clinics and other providers serving rural communities to expand testing and other COVID-19 prevention services, ensure access to healthcare practices in rural areas, and work to increase vaccine confidence and uptake.

 

HHS Announces $250 Million for a Community-Based Workforce to Increase Vaccinations in Underserved Communities

Funds will be awarded to develop and support a community-based workforce who will serve as trusted voices sharing information about vaccines, work to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence, and address any barriers to vaccination for individuals living in vulnerable and medically underserved communities.

·       The first of two the funding opportunities was released last week and will award 10 recipients to engage with multiple organizations regionally and locally, including with community-based organizations, health centers, minority-serving institutions, and other health and social service entities. Closing date: May 18, 2021 (11:59 p.m. ET). Applicants should contact CBOVaccineOutreach@hrsa.gov with any questions.

·       The second funding opportunity will be released in the near future and will focus on smaller community-based organizations.

 

Highlighted Grants and Funding Opportunities

Note: A primary reason funding opportunities are highlighted each week is to let you know of potential investments in your community. To participate in these funds, you may need to actively engage with local community partners, health care systems, and/or public health entities and contribute to your community’s collective effortsGrants are listed in order of due date, note *new listings.

 

*Forecasted: Funding Allocation for Navigators

In April, CMS announced plans to make $80 million available in grants to Navigators in the federally-facilitated Marketplaces for the 2022 plan year. Details about the Navigator grant funding, including eligibility requirements and required Navigator duties, are available through the 2021 Navigator Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Forecast(CFDA # 93.332).

 

Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services - Statewide Research

Funding aimed at maximizing the independence, well-being, and health of older adults and allow them to live at home for as long as possible. This opportunity seeks to verify the effectiveness of Senior Nutrition Program (SNP) innovative policies created during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Closing date: May 24, 2021.

 

Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program Grants
Grants to improve telemedicine and distance learning services in rural areas through the use of telemedicine, computer networks, and related advanced technologies. Closing date: June 4, 2021.

 

American Rescue Plan – Health Center Construction and Capital Improvements

Funding opportunity is to support construction, expansion, alteration, renovation, and other capital improvements to modify, enhance, and expand health care infrastructure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Closing date: June 24, 2021.

 

FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program

The application period for $110 million in Emergency Food and Shelter Program supplemental funding has opened. This funding is available to organizations that provided, or will provide, services to families and individuals crossing the southern border into the United States.

 

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

Families who lost loved ones to COVID-19, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020. Read their Funeral Assistance FAQ for more information.

 

Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities

Grants for training and deployment of community health workers to build and strengthen community resilience to fight COVID-19 in geographic areas and populations that experience health disparities. Closing date: May 24, 2021.

 

Mine Health and Safety Grants

Grants to prevent fatalities, disease, and injury from mining and secure safe and healthy working conditions for miners through laws, regulations, safety improvements, education, and training. Closing date: May 28, 2021.

 

Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants

Grants for education and training programs to help identify, avoid, and prevent unsafe working conditions in and around mines. Special emphasis is given to programs and materials that target workers at smaller mines, including training miners and employers about new MSHA standards, high-risk activities, or hazards identified by MSHA. Closing date: May 28, 2021.

 

Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program Grants

Program to help rural communities use the unique capabilities of telecommunications to connect to each other and to the world, overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density. For example, this program can link teachers and medical service providers in one area to students and patients in another. Closing date: June 4, 2021.

 

*Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-Based Program
Grants to develop, implement, and/or expand comprehensive programs in response to illicit opioids, stimulants, or other substances of abuse. The program provides resources to support state, local, tribal, and territorial efforts to reduce violent crime and drug abuse and enhance public safety while supporting victims. Closing date: Jun 21, 2021.

 

Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC)

Grants for projects in the Appalachian region and Lower Mississippi Delta region that will provide career training and support services to eligible individuals in counties and parishes and/or areas currently underserved by other resources. Closing date: July 21, 2021.

 

RWJF/DOT Pioneering Ideas Brief Proposals

Grants for innovative projects that are working to build a culture of health, ensuring that everyone has access to the care they need and all families have the opportunity to make healthier choices. Closing date: Ongoing.

 

Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Competitive Grant: Housing as an Intervention to Fight AIDS
Funding to create and implement new projects that align with initiatives aimed at ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic using housing as an intervention in ending the epidemic. Closing date: July 6, 2021.

 

*FY 2021 Second Chance Act: Adult Reentry Education, Employment, Treatment and Recovery Program

This program provides funding under the Second Chance Act to develop a strategic plan for integrating correctional and employment programming/systems and/or establishing, expanding, and improving treatment for people with substance use disorders during incarceration and to help facilitate the successful reintegration of offenders returning to communities after a prison or jail sentence.Closing date: July 6, 2021

 

Project Talk Initiative Host Site Applications
Partnerships with community-based organization host sites to evaluate the impact of several approaches to promote advance care planning in underserved populations, including those from ethnic and racial minority backgrounds, rural communities, and low-income areas.  Closing date: Ongoing.

 

Rural Business Development Grants

Supports targeted technical assistance, training, and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas that have fewer than 50 employees and less than $1,000,000 in gross revenues. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

 

Finally, on Tues., May 11, 11:00 a.m. ET, FEMA will be hosting the webinar, Get Ready for Hurricane Season, so community members in hurricane-prone areas can take preparedness measures in advance of the storms!(Register here)

 

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  A Note About the Significance of CMS’s
“Connecting Kids to Coverage” National Campaign 

A Message from Health & Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra

Today our nation’s children are living through challenging times: social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the seemingly endless epidemic of mass shootings, and the economic toll that this pandemic has taken on families. And all of this is taking a toll on impacting our children’s mental health.

Our children deserve to be children, but when the conflicts of the world force themselves into their lives, that’s when we need to step in and make sure that they are protected. Fortunately, most children have access to health coverage; unfortunately, millions of children remain uninsured. What’s more, kids in minority communities have disproportionately high rates of uninsurance. These facts make CMS’ Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign all the more important.

The Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign’s mission is to promote the enrollment of eligible children in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), thereby affording their families the peace of mind of knowing they have health coverage. Not only do these programs cover preventive care, but they cover much needed mental health services.

On this Mental Health Awareness Month, I want to reiterate HHS’s commitment to extending health insurance to all our nation’s children and to giving parents the tools they need to help ensure their children develop into healthy adults. As Frederick Douglass said more than one hundred years ago, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” That remains as true today as it did back then.

I want to thank CMS and all the Campaign’s partner organizations for working to amplify the message of this campaign, and I want to encourage parents whose kids are uninsured to enroll in Medicaid and CHIP. Together, we can help this nation’s children grow into healthy adults.

Connecting Kids to Health Coverage
Across the U.S., more than 94% of children have health insurance, however, millions remain uninsured. Among those uninsured, those in minority communities face high rates of uninsurance. In fact, American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children continue to have the highest uninsured rates by race and ethnicity; followed by Hispanic children. African Americans have the lowest rate of uninsured children apart from Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander children.

There are a variety of reasons that minority populations face barriers to enrolling in health insurance, a few of which include language, lower literacy rates, and limited access to enrollment assistance. It is crucial that children are covered by health insurance to stay up to date on preventive care, promote physical and social development, and succeed academically. Data show that children with health insurance are less likely to miss class and more likely to perform better in school compared to those who do not have health insurance.

Particularly in households that are low-to-mid-income, Medicaid and CHIP are a great option for kids’ health insurance. Not only does Medicaid and CHIP cover preventive care, it also covers routine check-ups, vaccinations, prescriptions, dental care, vision care, and mental health services.

Coverage of mental health services is particularly important right now with the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. Prior to COVID-19, as many as one in six U.S. children between the ages of 6 and 17 had a treatable mental health disorder. Since the start of the pandemic, children across the country have been facing additional stressors such as a disruption of familiar routines, schooling and socialization, as well as economic and other impacts on families, leading to a surge of anxiety and depression in young people. In addition, mental health disparities exist across race, gender, and geographic location. Due to COVID-19, many routine well-child visits may have been postponed, keeping children from getting important preventive services. Between March through July 2020, compared to data from the same period in 2019, CMS found in a data snapshot that children insured by Medicaid and CHIP participated in fewer routine care visits, which includes  8.4 million (35%) fewer outpatient mental health services, even after accounting for the increased use of telehealth. 

Coverage with Medicaid and CHIP includes developmental and behavioral health screenings and services delivered via telehealth. Early intervention and access to essential mental health services can help children get the support they need to meet important developmental milestones. While promoting access to mental and behavioral services is a year-round mission for us (and many of you)—May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is an opportune moment for organizations to focus on this critical benefit in our efforts to enroll eligible children in Medicaid and CHIP, and encourage our current beneficiaries to access these services.

Medicaid and CHIP offer free or low-cost health insurance for kids and teens up to age 19. The Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign resources below can help organizations promote health insurance coverage through Medicaid and CHIP and connect children of all backgrounds to health care.

Campaign Resources

  • Mental health resources

Visit the “Mental Health Initiatives” page to find all of the Campaign’s mental health resources in one place, including a :15 second digital video. These resources can be used to encourage parents and caregivers to enroll in Medicaid and CHIP to access important mental health benefits once their children and teens are covered.

  • Print materials in multiple languages

Organizations can use these inclusive, multi-language print materials to assist in outreach. These materials can be placed throughout the community to increase awareness about Medicaid and CHIP. Available languages include French, Marshallese, Spanish, Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, Farsi, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. These materials can also be customized to include your organization’s name, logo, and other state-specific information. See our customization guide on how to submit your request.

  • Multicultural, AI/AN resources

There are many resources to help reach children and families, including multicultural outreach resources, the Outreach and Enrollment fundamentals guide for AI/AN children, and tips for conducting outreach in rural communities.

Upcoming Observances
There are national observance opportunities for partners to share Campaign materials to spread the word about the services and benefits of Medicaid and CHIP. Upcoming observances include:

  • Mental Health Awareness Month (May)
  • National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month (May)
  • Safety & Health Week (May 2 – 8)
  • Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day (May 7)
  • Mother’s Day (May 9)­­

Stay Connected with the Campaign 

  • Share our Campaign materials. Our ever-growing, multi-lingual Outreach Tool Library features a variety of targeted resources to use in your outreach and enrollment efforts, available in multiple formats.
  • Contact us. To get more involved with the Campaign, contact us via email at ConnectingKids@cms.hhs.gov.
  • Follow the Campaign on Twitter. Remember to re-tweet or share our messages from @IKNGov with your social network and be sure to use our #Enroll365 and #KidsEnroll hashtags in your posts.

Subscribe to the “Campaign Notes” eNewsletter
The Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign eNewsletter “Campaign Notes” is distributed throughout the year and provides updates on Campaign activities. If a friend or colleague forwarded this email to you, we invite you to sign up to receive this eNewsletter directly to your inbox.

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CMS Women's Health Week

 

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HealthCare.gov Special Enrollment Period

Women’s Health Week of Action

May 9-15, 2021

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is continuing promoting Weeks of Action!  Each week will focus on engaging a targeted population to encourage action to come to HealthCare.gov during the Special Enrollment Period and enroll in coverage or potentially take advantage of more cost savings.  

The week of May 9-15 is National Women’s Health Week and CMS is recognizing the effort by focusing on our Women’s Health Week of Action running from May 9-15. We encourage you to help spread the word with your partners and members about helping women enroll in health insurance through Healthcare.gov. Weeks of Action focused on other populations will continue to August 15, 2021 when the SEP ends.

We have several resources for promotion this week on our partner toolkit including social media, fact sheets, graphics, etc.

We recently posted our new Week of Action Communications Toolkit which includes talking points, messaging, and a drop in article that can be customized for your organization.

There are also two Twitter chats scheduled this week with our federal partners for your participation:

-          Tuesday, May 11th - FDA & HHS Office of Women’s Health - 2-3pm;

-          Wednesday, May 12th - HRSA Office of Women’s Health - 1-2pm.

For more information, contact the CMS Office of Communications Partner Relations Group at Partnerships@cms.hhs.gov or view our website for further resources.

 

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UAD Ministries Goes Digital!

In February UADM embarked on a journey to answer God’s call to reach His people digitally. This started with refreshing our ministry’s brand including an updated vibrant logo, a new website, and a fresh new social media identity.
 
You will begin seeing new and regular updates about our education and learning academy, soul restoration trainings and how to connect, grow and serve with us as we partner with God’s eternal mandate. Take some time to get to know us through our website. We’re happy to answer any of your questions. Also we can be found on most social media platforms (FB, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube).
 
Whether you are in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia) area or anywhere else in the world, our vision is to provide a place for you to remain connected with us, grow in Christ’s purpose for your life, serve in the ministry and lead effectively in God’s Way! 
 
To learn more or to join us, please visit www.uadministries.org
 
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COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

 

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COVID-19 Vaccine Resources: What Partners Need to Know Now – 5/3/21

 

As COVID-19 vaccines continue rolling out across the country, CMS is taking action to protect the health and safety of our nation’s patients and providers and keeping you updated on the latest COVID-19

resources from HHS, CDC and CMS.

 

With information coming from many different sources, CMS has up-to-date resources and materials to help you share important and relevant information on the COVID-19 vaccine with the people that you

serve. You can find these and more resources on the COVID-19 Partner Resources Page and the HHS COVID Education Campaign page. We look forward to partnering with you to encourage our beneficiaries to get vaccinated when they have the opportunity. For more information, visit the CMS COVID-19 Policies and Guidance page.

 

COVID-19 SNAPSHOT OF NEW COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION

 

CMS, CDC and HHS have released new guidance and resources related to the COVID-19 vaccine to serve our beneficiaries. This important information is highlighted below for our partners to share with providers and consumers.

 

No Out-of-Pocket Cost for COVID-19 Vaccine. CMS has recently become aware of instances where consumers are being charged to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.  We encourage you to remind vaccine providers of the following information as the vaccine becomes more widely available help curb any consumer barriers to receiving a vaccine.

 

COVID-19 VACCINE PROVIDER REMINDER:

If you participate in the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program, you must:

  • Administer the vaccine with no out-of-pocket cost to your patients for the vaccine or administration of the vaccine
  • Vaccinate everyone, including the uninsured, regardless of coverage or network status

 

You also can’t:

  • Balance bill for COVID-19 vaccinations
  • Charge your patients for an office visit or other fee if COVID-19 vaccination is the only medical service given
  • Require additional medical or other services during the visit as a condition for getting a COVID-19 vaccination

 

Report any potential violations of these requirements to the HHS Office of the Inspector General:

 

Submit claims for administering COVID-19 vaccines to:

 

For more information on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration, visit the CMS COVID-19 Vaccine Provider page.

 

COVID-19 VACCINE CONSUMER REMINDER. In addition, we encourage you to share the information below with consumers to help address issues relating to consumers who may have received a charge or paid for COVID-19 vaccination.

 

If you paid to get a COVID-19 vaccine: When you get a COVID-19 vaccine, your provider can’t charge you for an office visit or other fee if the vaccine is the only medical service you get. If you get other medical services at the same time you get the COVID-19 vaccine, you may owe a copayment or deductible for those services.

 

If you paid a fee or got a bill for a COVID-19 vaccine, check this list to see if your provider should have charged you:

 

  • Check the receipts and statements you get from your provider for any mistakes.
  • Call your provider’s office to ask about any charges you think are incorrect. The person you speak to may help you better understand the services you got, or realize they made a billing error.
  • If you have Original Medicare, review your “Medicare Summary Notice” for errors. Report anything suspicious to Medicare by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
  • If you have other coverage like a Medicare Advantage Plan, review your “Explanation of Benefits.” Report anything suspicious to your insurer.

 

If you think your provider incorrectly charged you for the COVID-19 vaccine, ask them for a refund. If you think your provider charged you for an office visit or other fee, but the only service you got was a COVID-19 vaccine, report them to the Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of

Health and Human Services by calling 1-800-HHS-TIPS or visiting TIPS.HHS.GOV.

 

 

NEW COVID-19 VACCINE RESOURCES

 

CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People: What you Need to Know.

  • If you are fully vaccinated, you can start doing many things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic.
  • When choosing safer activities, consider how COVID-19 is spreading in your community, the number of people participating in the activity, and the location of the activity.
  • Outdoor visits and activities are safer than indoor activities, and fully vaccinated people can participate in some indoor events safely, without much risk. Additional CDC guidance can be found here.
  • If you haven’t been vaccinated yet, find a COVID-19 near you at Vaccines.gov.

 

NEW CMS COVID-19 Fraud Resources. CMS just launched new materials to help protect Medicare beneficiaries against COVID-19 vaccine fraud.  Spread the word by sharing the resources, graphics and messaging within your communities:

 

Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Webinar: Thursday, May 13th from 12:00-1:00 p.m. E.T. - hosted by the CMS Office of Minority Health.

  • Dr. LaShawn McIver, Director of CMS OMH, will share information and resources to help you address vaccine hesitancy in your community. Dr. McIver will be joined by Dr. Peter Marks, Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) at FDA, who will give an overview of vaccines and their safety. This webinar will equip you to speak persuasively about the COVID-19 vaccine. Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6555661473692736014

 

Please note: You will receive an email with login information from GoToWebinar upon registration. If you do not receive an email in a few days’ time, please contact CMSOMHTeam@ketchum.com.

 

For more information on CMS COVID-19 Partner Updates, please contact us: Partnership@cms.hhs.gov

 

 

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