![]() +90M for Home and Community-based Services for older adults, a total of $500M.+2.5M for falls prevention among older adults, a total of $10M.+4M for Lifespan Respite Care, a total of $14M.No increase for National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), $119M total, which is level funding.No increase for the TBI Program, $13M total, which is level funding.Specifically, funding proposals of interest to brain injury: The President’s budget provides $3.1 billion for ACL, an increase of $493 million above the FY 2023 enacted level, in order to expand access to direct services strengthen caregiving infrastructure protect rights and prevent abuse and support community living options for people with disabilities. Administration for Community Living (ACL) Below are highlights of recommendations for HHS programs of interest to brain injury. These priorities are reflected in many of the agencies’ budget proposals. Advancing scientific knowledge to improve lives.Improve well-being of children and seniors.Increased funding for public health preparedness.Expanding access to health care (e.g., increased funding for health centers).Extending Medicare solvency and lowering drug prices.The overall funding priorities for the are geared to: The President’s budget proposes $144.3 billion in discretionary and $1.7 trillion in mandatory proposed budget authority for FY 2024 for HHS. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Meanwhile, here is a cursory review of the budget. There will be many opportunities over the next few months to advocate for increases for programs of interest. The next step in the appropriations process is for Congress to pass appropriation bills based on the President’s requests and the priorities of Congress. Next week, many of the federal agencies will host webinars to review the budget proposals more in depth. ![]() Yesterday, President Biden released his fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget recommendations and sent his requests to Congress. President Releases FY 2024 Budget Recommendations
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