Rehabilitation Act

Explains that this 1973 act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by federal agencies, in programs receiving federal financial assistance, in federal employment, and in the employment practices of federal contractors. Also describes the law’s evolution. Read More

Authorizing Statutes

Lists and describes each statutes that authorizes programs administered by ACL. Read More

Swing bed services

“Medicare covers swing bed services in certain hospitals and critical access hospitals when the facility has entered into a “swing-bed” agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).” Read More