The device must meet crash test criteria established by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)-- or it will no longer be eligible for
federal reimbursement by FHWA.
lRaise
the federal reimbursement by 6 cents per lunch for school districts that comply with new meals standards to be issued by the Agriculture Department.
Calculations by the nonprofit National School Boards Association suggest the guidelines could add 11 cents to 25 cents per meal; the new rules, by contrast, would raise
the federal reimbursement by only 6 cents.
Congress seems likely to raise
federal reimbursements by a few cents — which is more than it sounds but still less than the White House requested — and tie the increase to more thorough health standards.
Not exact matches
These risks and uncertainties include: Gilead's ability to achieve its anticipated full year 2018 financial results; Gilead's ability to sustain growth in revenues for its antiviral and other programs; the risk that private and public payers may be reluctant to provide, or continue to provide, coverage or
reimbursement for new products, including Vosevi, Yescarta, Epclusa, Harvoni, Genvoya, Odefsey, Descovy, Biktarvy and Vemlidy ®; austerity measures in European countries that may increase the amount of discount required on Gilead's products; an increase in discounts, chargebacks and rebates due to ongoing contracts and future negotiations with commercial and government payers; a larger than anticipated shift in payer mix to more highly discounted payer segments and geographic regions and decreases in treatment duration; availability of funding for state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs); continued fluctuations in ADAP purchases driven
by federal and state grant cycles which may not mirror patient demand and may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; market share and price erosion caused
by the introduction of generic versions of Viread and Truvada, an uncertain global macroeconomic environment; and potential amendments to the Affordable Care Act or other government action that could have the effect of lowering prices or reducing the number of insured patients; the possibility of unfavorable results from clinical trials involving investigational compounds; Gilead's ability to initiate clinical trials in its currently anticipated timeframes; the levels of inventory held
by wholesalers and retailers which may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; Kite's ability to develop and commercialize cell therapies utilizing the zinc finger nuclease technology platform and realize the benefits of the Sangamo partnership; Gilead's ability to submit new drug applications for new product candidates in the timelines currently anticipated; Gilead's ability to receive regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all, for new and current products, including Biktarvy; Gilead's ability to successfully commercialize its products, including Biktarvy; the risk that physicians and patients may not see advantages of these products over other therapies and may therefore be reluctant to prescribe the products; Gilead's ability to successfully develop its hematology / oncology and inflammation / respiratory programs; safety and efficacy data from clinical studies may not warrant further development of Gilead's product candidates, including GS - 9620 and Yescarta in combination with Pfizer's utomilumab; Gilead's ability to pay dividends or complete its share repurchase program due to changes in its stock price, corporate or other market conditions; fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate of the U.S. dollar that may cause an unfavorable foreign currency exchange impact on Gilead's future revenues and pre-tax earnings; and other risks identified from time to time in Gilead's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
The guest must be traveling on official business and their travel expenses, including the lodging bill, must be paid
by the
federal government, either directly, or
by reimbursement.
Some of that is covered
by the
federal government, but district officials said they couldn't be specific because the costs are factored into the full meal
reimbursement.
Federal reimbursements for both lunch and breakfast are determined
by multiplying the percentage of identified students
by 1.6.
There is an obvious disparity between the funds made available
by the
federal government to support free meals for low - income students and the revenue collected
by school districts (from
federal «paid» meal
reimbursements and student payments) to support the very same meals when served to children at higher income levels.
[24] Since the
federal reimbursement for a free meal is $ 2.68 (see Table 1), the revenue generated
by each paid meal in these districts falls 61 cents short in elementary schools and 27 cents short in high schools, on average.
It could do so
by requiring school districts that charge lower prices to increase prices gradually so that, when combined with the
federal subsidy provided for such meals, they eventually at least equal the
federal reimbursement level for free meals.
That is as much added revenue as districts would receive if the
federal reimbursement rate for all lunches were increased
by 11 cents.
[31] Once school districts have earned
federal reimbursements through the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs
by serving reimbursable meals, they may spend the funds on any nonprofit school food program they operate.
Indeed, in a forthcoming Spork Report post I'll share photos of some new, attractive dining concepts recently introduced
by HISD / Aramark — some of which are only for cash payment (i.e., the meals are not eligible for
federal reimbursement.)
For most Vermont schools, the per - meal
reimbursement and commodities provided
by the
federal school breakfast and lunch programs is not sufficient to cover all of these school meal program costs.
For the first time in over three decades it would increase the
federal reimbursement rate,
by approximately six cents a meal.
The same fines (loss of daily
federal school meal
reimbursements) can now be imposed under the new
federal scheme, and they seem to be regarded
by some Houston principals with the same jaded eye.
Championed
by the first lady, the law extends to all states the
federal reimbursement for school suppers, a program initially limited to Illinois, 12 other states and the District of Columbia.
In the meantime, while the pending child nutrition legislation in Congress seeks to raise
federal reimbursement for school meals
by a mere six cents — rather than the one dollar advocated
by reformers like Chef Ann — we need to exploit every opportunity to bring more funds to schools.
The report makes some controversial proposals to a system known as the «Cadillac» of Medicaid programs (because it covers so much), including changing the way
reimbursement rates are set, a complete state takeover of the responsibilities now borne
by the counties, reform of the medical malpractice system and a push for a higher
federal contribution.
On topic questions included funding for items in the City's SIRR report and whether there is an alternative source for such items, whether the mayor is satisfied with the pace of City spending of
federal money for Sandy relief, whether the mayor is confident of reaching his 500 construction starts and 500
reimbursement checks
by Labor Day, Comptroller Scott Stringer's report on a lack of oversight on spending
by the Department of Homeless Services, whether the City has the «right formula» for Build It Back, the total number of homes damaged
by Sandy and when all will reached through Build It Back, how many of the 132 construction starts to date are repairs and how many are rebuilds and whether the mayor has closely examined the City's emergency management system in the context of preparing for a future coastal storm.
Both hospitals fall under the umbrella of the Greater Hudson Valley Health System, which announced the cuts on Monday due to substantial reductions in
reimbursement from the
federal and state governments and decreases in revenue caused
by healthcare reform.
NUMC is run
by a public benefit corporation, the Nassau Health Care Corporation, and would receive
federal reimbursements for treatment under the Veterans Choice Program, Martins said.
And it was seemingly bizarre that a legislator would push to prevent his state from getting
federal reimbursements — potentially hurting the state
by a tune of more than $ 2 billion.
In his legal opinion, County Attorney Robert Meehan said the law would qualify Westchester as a «Sanctuary County» as defined
by the United States Department of Justice and jeopardize nearly $ 13 million in
federal public safety grants and
reimbursements.
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Reimbursements will be governed
by federal regulations.
«I just want to remind Lagosians that prior to my becoming Governor, the
Federal Ministry of Works has been owing Lagos State a total of N51billion as reimbursement for reconstruction that was carried out by the State Government on federal roads in the
Federal Ministry of Works has been owing Lagos State a total of N51billion as
reimbursement for reconstruction that was carried out
by the State Government on
federal roads in the
federal roads in the State.
Brooklyn Assemblyman William Boyland Jr., already under indictment on
federal bribery charges, is now being investigated
by Albany County DA David Soares and state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli for allegedly claiming taxpayer - funded
reimbursement of bogus expenses.
The
Federal Government has expressed satisfaction with the state of federal road projects executed by Oyo State Government, assuring the state of adequate reimbur
Federal Government has expressed satisfaction with the state of
federal road projects executed by Oyo State Government, assuring the state of adequate reimbur
federal road projects executed
by Oyo State Government, assuring the state of adequate
reimbursement.
At 10:30 a.m., Sen. Chuck Schumer and US DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx will provide an update on post-Sandy recovery and resiliency work on the R Train's Montague tunnel between Manhattan and Brooklyn and lay out the
federal reimbursement plan being processed
by the FTA, intersection of Montague and Furman streets, Brooklyn.
Hochul says that loss would be compounded
by an amendment from New York Rep. Chris Collins that would end
federal reimbursements for the share of Medicaid costs that New York counties currently pay, effectively leaving the state with a $ 2.3 billion tab.
He sought to cut the state's Medicaid budget
by nearly 30 %, or $ 20 billion [47]($ 10 billion from the state's share, the other $ 10 billion coming from the county and
federal shares)[48]
by making significant cuts to benefits, reducing
reimbursement rates, [49] requiring identification, fingerprints, and drug testing for individuals to receive benefits.
The Economic Financial and Crimes Commission has denied a report claiming that the Commission has indicted all the governors of the 36 states of the Federation and the Senate President, Bukola Saraki in the ongoing investigation of the
reimbursement paid to state governments
by the
Federal Government for excessive deduction charged to them on account of the Paris Club and other international loans.
He said «Government has consistently honoured its obligations to Labour
by ensuring monthly salaries are paid from the 100 % FAAC allocation to the State and the Budget Support Fund including over 70 % of other receivables (Excess Crude and Paris Club
Reimbursement despite the
Federal Government advice of 50 % payment therefrom for salaries).
First - year fellows who are hired and paid directly
by their host office are not eligible for
reimbursement for moving expenses, as stipulated
by federal policy.
A section of President Obama's 2010 Affordable Care Act authorizes the
federal government to reduce Medicare
reimbursement rates
by 1 % for hospitals that rank in the top quartile for hospital - acquired conditions, or HACs.
Federal investigators have also requested purchase receipts for school property used
by board members and expense
reimbursements for last school year, The Detroit News reported...
The ability of schools to offer meals other than lunch has been limited
by high food costs, shrinking school budgets, and reduced
federal reimbursements and funding to maintain school kitchens.
In some school cafeterias, the sales of competitive foods end up being subsidized
by federal school meal
reimbursement.
Federal appropriations for programs that charters don't provide, indirect cost
reimbursements for school lunches that charters don't offer, and grant awards specifically targeted toward traditional public schools that support innovative methods to boost student achievement could all be up for grabs
by charter schools.
Provide strategic direction and oversight to ESC on behalf of DOT as a
Federal Shared Service Provider designated
by OMB to provide financial systems and accounting services to other
Federal agencies on a cost -
reimbursement basis.
For the avoidance of doubt, Gross Revenues shall (A) exclude monies received from any source other than the sale of electric energy and capacity, including, without limitation, any of the following: (i) any
federal, state, county or local tax benefits, grants or credits or allowances related to, derived from, or granted to the Wind Energy Project or Grantee, including, but not limited to, investment or production tax credits, or property or sales tax exemptions, (ii) proceeds from financing activities, sales, assignments, partial assignments, contracts (other than the power purchase agreement) or other dispositions of or related to the Wind Energy Project (such as damages for breach of contract or liquidated damages for delays in project completion or failures in equipment performance), (iii) amounts received as
reimbursements or compensation for wheeling costs or other electricity transmission or delivery costs, and (iv) any proceeds received
by Grantee as a result of damage or casualty to the Wind Energy Project, or any portion thereof and (B) include any revenues derived from Grantee's sale of carbon dioxide trading credits, renewable energy credits or certificates, emissions reduction credits, emissions allowances, green tags, tradable renewable credits, or Green - e ® products, any of which are allocated to Grantee, if applicable, through its participation in any voluntary registry, association or market - based exchange.
Kathy and her fellow members of the Health Care Group have successfully represented individual health care providers and associations of such providers in challenges to actions taken
by state and
federal agencies, including multiple suits regarding Medicaid
reimbursement issues.
35 In addition, the Court held in paragraphs 29 and 30 of that judgment that the Austrian compensatory supplement has to be regarded as «non ‑ contributory», given that the costs are borne
by a social institution which then receives
reimbursement in full from the relevant Land, which in turn receives from the
Federal budget the sums necessary to finance the benefit, and that at no time do the contributions of insured persons form part of this financing arrangement.
Coventry Health Care v. Nevils (Does the
Federal Employee Health Benefits Act's express - preemption provision preempt state laws that prevent carriers from seeking subrogation or
reimbursement and, if so, is preemption
by contract consistent with the Supremacy Clause)(co-counsel on the merits)
The domination of
federal child welfare services funding
by worker training,
reimbursement of foster parents, case management for children in foster care, and adoption subsidies (all entitlements under Title IV - E of the Social Security Act) leaves few resources to develop or implement high - quality parent education.
Strengthening Families and Communities: Creative Strategies for Financing Post-Adoption Services: A White Paper Casey Center for Effective Child Welfare Practice (2003) Provides a framework for States to maximize
Federal reimbursements for child welfare services
by identifying State general funds that can be used to support a comprehensive mix of postadoption support, education, training, and therapeutic and treatment services.
Because we obtained data on federally reimbursed Medicaid expenditures from CMS, the questionnaire for Medicaid agencies asked about state - only expenditures
by the agency (expenditures for which no
federal reimbursement was claimed) on family planning services and supplies, sterilization services and abortion services.
Many of these proposals would leverage the
federal government's role in financing Medicare and Medicaid
by linking hospital and physician
reimbursement to certain behaviors or practices.