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U.S. Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services Issue New Guidance on Health Care and Job Training for Youth with Disabilities

July 30, 2015
Source: U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This morning, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), in conjunction with the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), released a “Dear Colleague” letter aimed at youth service providers, state and local agencies and policymakers. The letter offers guidance to ensure that young people with disabilities or chronic health conditions receive health care transition and job training services under the Affordable Care Act and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Get more information and view the letter by visiting DOL.gov.