Jobless Benefits

Lawmakers remove repeal of RUG-IV delay from new jobless benefits package

July 23, 2010

Lawmakers Wednesday night made a significant change to the jobless benefits package, H.R. 4213. They removed a repeal of a one-year delay to the implementation of the RUG-IV skilled nursing payment system, the American Health Care Association Thursday confirmed to McKnight's.
 

Senators likely to vote on tax extenders bill today

July 21, 2010

The Senate voted 60-40 Tuesday to end debate on a tax extenders bill, H.R. 4213. It is expected to approve the bill today.