U.S Congress on the Internet

Legislative information from The Library of Congress' official "Thomas" site. Track federal legislation here.

HHS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

CMS is the federal Department of Health & Human Services' agency regulating Medicaid and Medicare services, beneficiaries and providers.

CMS Email List

Subscribe to one or more of CMS's email lists on a wide variety of subjects relevant to funding, regulation, and health care policy.

Federal Register

The official U.S. Government source for federal regulations.  New regulations, amendments to regulations, and how to submit an official comment on any regulation change are all here.

National Governors Association (NGA)

The official association of all state governors. 

National Conference of 
State Legislatures

The official association of all state legislatures. 

National Association of
State Medicaid Directors

The official association of all state Medicaid directors. 

National Association of State Developmental Disabilities Directors

The official association of the developmental disabilities program leaders in all states. 

Kaiser Network

An authoritative, nonpartisan source for comprehensive health public policy research, data and analysis.

Kaiser Family Foundation

The home page for the foundation that supports the Kaiser Network's health information research and analysis.

Kaiser State Health Facts

Detailed health and policy information on all states, with comparison tools. 

Kaiser Global Health

Comprehensive health information, worldwide.

Center on Budget
and Policy Priorities

A federal and state budget think tank providing research and analysis on federal and state budget issues, including Medicaid and health care.

National Council on Disability

NCD is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress to enhance the quality of life for all Americans with disabilities and their families.

The Genetics & Public Policy Center

The Genetics and Public Policy Center was created in 2002 at Johns Hopkins University.  An excellent resource on the use of genetics in health and social policy.

The Clearinghouse for Home and Community-Based Services

The Clearinghouse is a vital hub of information sharing, training and technical assistance for more than 180 recipients of Systems Change Grants for Community Living in all 50 states, two territories and the District of Columbia.

Alliance for Health Reform

A nonpartisan, nonprofit group, the Alliance believes that all in the U.S. should have health coverage at a reasonable cost.  The diverse board includes distinguished leaders from the fields of health care, business, labor and consumer advocacy.

Alliance for Health
Reform Medicaid Tool Kit for Press

This tool kit explains who Medicaid covers, how it is financed, how it differs from Medicare, how states can alter Medicaid through federal waivers, and what the future holds for the program.

American Congress on Community Supports and Employment Services

ACCSES is an agency representing disability providers whose mission is to promote and enhance community-based solutions for people with disabilities.

Consortium for Citizens 
With Disabilities

A coalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self determination, independence, and inclusion.

Lutheran Services in America (LSA)

The nationwide umbrella organization of Lutheran social service agencies.

LSA-Disability Network Advocacy

A network of LSA, its members serve the needs of people with developmental disabilities and related conditions.  An emphasis of LSA-DN is federal Medicaid reform of developmental disabilities services.

American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)

A nationwide organization of developmental disability providers.

Families USA Medicaid
Action Center

A national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans.

Center for Long
Term Care Reform

A private institute dedicated to ensuring quality long-term care for all Americans .

Center for Health Transformation Medicaid Reform

Newt Gingrich's think tank on Medicaid reform.