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Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock Inbox Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 6:06 AM (1 day ago) to me New Rebranded Header Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock 9/30/2026 9:00 AM EDT The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) is committed to providing program oversight. This OIG Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock. This evaluation focused on five key domains: • Culture • Environment of care • Patient safety • Integrated veteran care • Veteran-centered safety net The OIG made three recommendations for VA to correct identified issues in one domain: 1. Environment of care • Temperature and humidity monitoring • Liquid nitrogen tank storage and access to exits • Prevention of repeat findings

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock Inbox Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 6:06 AM (1 day ago) to me New Rebranded Header Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock 9/30/2026 9:00 AM EDT The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) is committed to providing program oversight. This OIG Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock. This evaluation focused on five key domains: • Culture • Environment of care • Patient safety • Integrated veteran care • Veteran-centered safety net The OIG made three recommendations for VA to correct identified issues in one domain: 1. Environment of care • Temperature and humidity monitoring • Liquid nitrogen tank storage and access to exits • Prevention of repeat findings

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin Inbox Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 6:36 AM (1 day ago) to me New Rebranded Header Healthcare Facility Inspection of the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin 9/30/2026 9:30 AM EDT The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) is committed to protecting the integrity of VA programs. This OIG Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin. This evaluation focused on five key domains: • Culture • Environment of care • Patient safety • Integrated veteran care • Veteran-centered safety net The OIG made two recommendations for VA to correct identified issues in one domain: 1. Patient safety • Facility’s policy and service-level workflows for the communication of test results Click Here for Full Report

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin Inbox Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 6:36 AM (1 day ago) to me New Rebranded Header Healthcare Facility Inspection of the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin 9/30/2026 9:30 AM EDT The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) is committed to protecting the integrity of VA programs. This OIG Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin. This evaluation focused on five key domains: • Culture • Environment of care • Patient safety • Integrated veteran care • Veteran-centered safety net The OIG made two recommendations for VA to correct identified issues in one domain: 1. Patient safety • Facility’s policy and service-level workflows for the communication of test results Click Here for Full Report

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond Inbox Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 7:02 AM (1 day ago) to me New Rebranded Header Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond 9/30/2026 10:00 AM EDT The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) is dedicated to helping VA provide high-quality health care. This OIG Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond. This evaluation focused on five key domains: • Culture • Environment of care • Patient safety • Primary care • Veteran-centered safety net The OIG made two recommendations for VA to correct identified issues in one domain: 1. Patient safety • Facility’s policy for the communication of test results • Service-level workflows for the communication of test results Click Here for Full Report Email Divider

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond Inbox Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 7:02 AM (1 day ago) to me New Rebranded Header Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond 9/30/2026 10:00 AM EDT The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) is dedicated to helping VA provide high-quality health care. This OIG Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond. This evaluation focused on five key domains: • Culture • Environment of care • Patient safety • Primary care • Veteran-centered safety net The OIG made two recommendations for VA to correct identified issues in one domain: 1. Patient safety • Facility’s policy for the communication of test results • Service-level workflows for the communication of test results Click Here for Full Report Email Divider

Compliance and Education Notice: Clinic Referrals for Recognition Cards Inbox WA Department of Health Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 9:33 AM (1 day ago) to me Medical Cannabis banner View this as a web page To: Retailers, Consultants, Health Care Professionals, and Patients The Medical Cannabis Program has received concerns about third-party clinic referrals operating outside legal requirements and offering initial medical cannabis authorizations remotely. These practices create compliance issues for retailers, consultants, health care professionals, and patients, including problems with patient registration and access to medical cannabis products. Please review the key requirements below to help prevent fraudulent cards, disruptions, and help support compliance with Washington's medical cannabis laws and rules. Medical Cannabis Authorization Requirements Under RCW 69.51A.030, a health care professional authorizing the medical use of cannabis must, among other requirements: Have a documented relationship with the patient related to the diagnosis and ongoing treatment or monitoring of the patient's qualifying condition. Complete the required in-person physical examination for an initial authorization. Complete an authorization on tamper-resistant paper Patients: An authorization obtained through a process that does not meet these requirements does not constitute a valid medical cannabis authorization. Retailers & Medical Cannabis Consultants: Medical cannabis consultants must follow the practice requirements in WAC 246-72-030. Retailers and consultants should not: Advertise or promote medical cannabis authorization processes that do not comply with RCW 69.51A.030. Represent that an initial authorization can be obtained without the physical examination or documented relationship. Accept or offer compensation or other business benefits in exchange for recommending a particular clinic or health care professional. Retailers and consultants should: Ensure advertised authorization processes comply with Washington law. Ensure referrals do not involve compensation or another business benefit to a consultant. Review advertising and referral practices. Review relationships with clinics and health care practices. Health Care Professional Requirements Under RCW 69.51A.030, health care professionals must not: Accept, solicit, or offer financial compensation from or to a cannabis retailer, processor, or producer. Offer a discount or anything of value to a patient who is a customer of, or agrees to become a customer of, a particular cannabis retailer. Operate a business or practice that consists primarily of authorizing the medical use of cannabis. Authorize medical cannabis anywhere other than the health care professional's permanent practice location. This notice is intended as a compliance reminder and educational notice. Retailers, consultants, health care professionals, and patients should review the applicable statutes and rules and seek appropriate guidance regarding their individual circumstances: Chapter 69.51A RCW Chapter 246-72 WAC Questions regarding this information may be directed to the Medical Cannabis Program. Thank you! Medical Cannabis Program Washington State Department of Health medicalcannabis@doh.wa.gov | 360-236-4819 ext. 1 | doh.wa.gov/mcp X logo facebook instagram youtube medium subscribe To request this document in another format, call 1-800-525-0127. Deaf or hard of hearing customers, please call 711 (Washington Relay) or email doh.information@doh.wa.gov Manage your DOH email subscriptions | Unsubscribe from all DOH emails | Help DOH logo This email was sent to osirioas0043@gmail.com using Granicus Communications Cloud on behalf of: Washington State Department of Health · 101 Israel Road SE, Tumwater, WA 98501 Granicus Communications logo

Compliance and Education Notice: Clinic Referrals for Recognition Cards Inbox WA Department of Health Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 9:33 AM (1 day ago) to me Medical Cannabis banner View this as a web page To: Retailers, Consultants, Health Care Professionals, and Patients The Medical Cannabis Program has received concerns about third-party clinic referrals operating outside legal requirements and offering initial medical cannabis authorizations remotely. These practices create compliance issues for retailers, consultants, health care professionals, and patients, including problems with patient registration and access to medical cannabis products. Please review the key requirements below to help prevent fraudulent cards, disruptions, and help support compliance with Washington's medical cannabis laws and rules. Medical Cannabis Authorization Requirements Under RCW 69.51A.030, a health care professional authorizing the medical use of cannabis must, among other requirements: Have a documented relationship with the patient related to the diagnosis and ongoing treatment or monitoring of the patient's qualifying condition. Complete the required in-person physical examination for an initial authorization. Complete an authorization on tamper-resistant paper Patients: An authorization obtained through a process that does not meet these requirements does not constitute a valid medical cannabis authorization. Retailers & Medical Cannabis Consultants: Medical cannabis consultants must follow the practice requirements in WAC 246-72-030. Retailers and consultants should not: Advertise or promote medical cannabis authorization processes that do not comply with RCW 69.51A.030. Represent that an initial authorization can be obtained without the physical examination or documented relationship. Accept or offer compensation or other business benefits in exchange for recommending a particular clinic or health care professional. Retailers and consultants should: Ensure advertised authorization processes comply with Washington law. Ensure referrals do not involve compensation or another business benefit to a consultant. Review advertising and referral practices. Review relationships with clinics and health care practices. Health Care Professional Requirements Under RCW 69.51A.030, health care professionals must not: Accept, solicit, or offer financial compensation from or to a cannabis retailer, processor, or producer. Offer a discount or anything of value to a patient who is a customer of, or agrees to become a customer of, a particular cannabis retailer. Operate a business or practice that consists primarily of authorizing the medical use of cannabis. Authorize medical cannabis anywhere other than the health care professional's permanent practice location. This notice is intended as a compliance reminder and educational notice. Retailers, consultants, health care professionals, and patients should review the applicable statutes and rules and seek appropriate guidance regarding their individual circumstances: Chapter 69.51A RCW Chapter 246-72 WAC Questions regarding this information may be directed to the Medical Cannabis Program. Thank you! Medical Cannabis Program Washington State Department of Health medicalcannabis@doh.wa.gov | 360-236-4819 ext. 1 | doh.wa.gov/mcp X logo facebook instagram youtube medium subscribe To request this document in another format, call 1-800-525-0127. Deaf or hard of hearing customers, please call 711 (Washington Relay) or email doh.information@doh.wa.gov Manage your DOH email subscriptions | Unsubscribe from all DOH emails | Help DOH logo This email was sent to osirioas0043@gmail.com using Granicus Communications Cloud on behalf of: Washington State Department of Health · 101 Israel Road SE, Tumwater, WA 98501 Granicus Communications logo

SEC Charges Two Individuals With Orchestrating Fraud Scheme That Targeted Veterans Inbox Securities and Exchange Commission Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 11:01 AM (1 day ago) to me You are subscribed to receive Press Releases from the Securities and Exchange Commission. A new press release has been posted and is now available ... SEC Charges Two Individuals With Orchestrating Fraud Scheme That Targeted Veterans The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Christopher Kenji Dinelli and Jacob David “Kobe” Frankel for allegedly orchestrating a fraud scheme that raised more than $8.7 million from 35 investors through their fund, Beyond… Follow the SEC on X, Facebook, Instagram, Truth Social, and YouTube. You can update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. For more information on collecting personally identifiable information, please read the SEC's privacy policy. SEC Seal

SEC Charges Two Individuals With Orchestrating Fraud Scheme That Targeted Veterans Inbox Securities and Exchange Commission Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 11:01 AM (1 day ago) to me You are subscribed to receive Press Releases from the Securities and Exchange Commission. A new press release has been posted and is now available ... SEC Charges Two Individuals With Orchestrating Fraud Scheme That Targeted Veterans The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Christopher Kenji Dinelli and Jacob David “Kobe” Frankel for allegedly orchestrating a fraud scheme that raised more than $8.7 million from 35 investors through their fund, Beyond… Follow the SEC on X, Facebook, Instagram, Truth Social, and YouTube. You can update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. For more information on collecting personally identifiable information, please read the SEC's privacy policy. SEC Seal

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The Other AI: Remarks at the Open Commission Meeting on Accredited Investor Notices under Rule 501(a)(10) of Regulation D Inbox Securities and Exchange Commission Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 11:21 AM (1 day ago) to me Bookmark and Share You are subscribed to receive Speeches and Statements from the Securities and Exchange Commission. New information has been posted and is now available ... The Other AI: Remarks at the Open Commission Meeting on Accredited Investor Notices under Rule 501(a)(10) of Regulation D Commissioner Hester M. Peirce Follow the SEC on X, Facebook, Instagram, Truth Social, and YouTube. You can update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. For more information on collecting personally identifiable information, please read the SEC's privacy policy. SEC Seal

U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General News Update Inbox U.S. Department of Justice Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 9:01 AM (1 day ago) to me U.S. Department of Justice You are subscribed to Attorney General News for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Justice Department Files Judicial Misconduct Complaint Alleging MN Judges Made Improper and Unethical Comments to the New York Times 09/30/2026 08:00 AM EDT Today, The Department of Justice filed a complaint of judicial misconduct against Hon. Patrick J. Schiltz, Hon. John R. Tunheim, and Anonymous District Judges at the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.

U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General News Update Inbox U.S. Department of Justice Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 9:01 AM (1 day ago) to me U.S. Department of Justice You are subscribed to Attorney General News for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Justice Department Files Judicial Misconduct Complaint Alleging MN Judges Made Improper and Unethical Comments to the New York Times 09/30/2026 08:00 AM EDT Today, The Department of Justice filed a complaint of judicial misconduct against Hon. Patrick J. Schiltz, Hon. John R. Tunheim, and Anonymous District Judges at the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.

Fourth Report Looks at the OIG’s Oversight of the Delivering for America Plan Inbox USPS Office of Inspector General Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 12:20 PM (1 day ago) to me GovDel Header Fourth Report Looks at the OIG’s Oversight of the Delivering for America Plan DFA 4 We have released the fourth volume in our semiannual audit series that presents a comprehensive look at the Postal Service’s 10-year Delivering for America plan. Introduced in 2021, the plan was designed to improve USPS’s financial stability while maintaining high standards of service. This report examines the agency’s progress on 13 initiatives under four core areas: financial performance, service, network integration, and post office and product modernization. While the Postal Service has made progress towards some strategic initiatives, such as moving toward a more integrated network, other initiatives have moved slower or gone through multiple iterations. Read our findings by clicking the link below.

Fourth Report Looks at the OIG’s Oversight of the Delivering for America Plan Inbox USPS Office of Inspector General Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 12:20 PM (1 day ago) to me GovDel Header Fourth Report Looks at the OIG’s Oversight of the Delivering for America Plan DFA 4 We have released the fourth volume in our semiannual audit series that presents a comprehensive look at the Postal Service’s 10-year Delivering for America plan. Introduced in 2021, the plan was designed to improve USPS’s financial stability while maintaining high standards of service. This report examines the agency’s progress on 13 initiatives under four core areas: financial performance, service, network integration, and post office and product modernization. While the Postal Service has made progress towards some strategic initiatives, such as moving toward a more integrated network, other initiatives have moved slower or gone through multiple iterations. Read our findings by clicking the link below.

SEC Charges Meyer Global Management and Its CEO With Defrauding Retail Investors in Private Funds That Held Interests in SpaceX and Other Pre-IPO Securities Inbox Securities and Exchange Commission Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 12:21 PM (1 day ago) to me You are subscribed to receive Press Releases from the Securities and Exchange Commission. A new press release has been posted and is now available ... SEC Charges Meyer Global Management and Its CEO With Defrauding Retail Investors in Private Funds That Held Interests in SpaceX and Other Pre-IPO Securities The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged private fund adviser Meyer Global Management LLC (MGM) and its CEO, Owen E.H. Meyer, with defrauding investors and MGM-managed funds in connection with investments in SpaceX and other pre-IPO… Follow the SEC on X, Facebook, Instagram, Truth Social, and YouTube. You can update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. For more information on collecting personally identifiable information, please read the SEC's privacy policy. SEC Seal

SEC Charges Meyer Global Management and Its CEO With Defrauding Retail Investors in Private Funds That Held Interests in SpaceX and Other Pre-IPO Securities Inbox Securities and Exchange Commission Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 12:21 PM (1 day ago) to me You are subscribed to receive Press Releases from the Securities and Exchange Commission. A new press release has been posted and is now available ... SEC Charges Meyer Global Management and Its CEO With Defrauding Retail Investors in Private Funds That Held Interests in SpaceX and Other Pre-IPO Securities The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged private fund adviser Meyer Global Management LLC (MGM) and its CEO, Owen E.H. Meyer, with defrauding investors and MGM-managed funds in connection with investments in SpaceX and other pre-IPO… Follow the SEC on X, Facebook, Instagram, Truth Social, and YouTube. You can update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. For more information on collecting personally identifiable information, please read the SEC's privacy policy. SEC Seal

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Washington's minimum wage rises to $17.73 an hour in 2027 Inbox Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 1:21 PM (23 hours ago) to me Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. L&I NEWS Washington’s minimum wage rises to $17.73 an hour in 2027 Increase also changes minimum salary for overtime-exempt workers Sept. 30, 2026 #26-17 TUMWATER — Washington’s minimum wage will rise 3.5 percent next year to $17.73 an hour. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced the increase today; it takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. Vea abajo para esta información en español. Washington employers must pay most employees at least the minimum wage for every hour worked. State law requires L&I to calculate Washington’s minimum wage for the coming year using the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). L&I compares the CPI-W from August of the previous year to August of the current year and adjusts the minimum wage based on the percentage change. Washington’s current state minimum wage is $17.13 an hour, but local governments can set higher minimums. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham, Everett, Burien, and unincorporated King County currently have higher minimum wages than the state. The federal minimum wage remains $7.25 an hour. More information about the minimum wage is available on L&I's website, along with details about overtime, rest breaks, meal periods, and how to file a wage complaint. The minimum wage rate is also used to set levels for several other workplace wage-related rights in our state. Overtime-exempt employees L&I uses a multiplier of the minimum wage to calculate the minimum salary that executive, administrative, professional workers, and certain computer professionals must earn to be considered exempt from receiving overtime pay. Under current rules, large employers with 51 or more employees must pay overtime-exempt workers at least 2.25 times the minimum wage. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, the multiplier will rise to 2.5 times the minimum wage. That means an employee must earn at least $1,773 a week ($92,196 a year) to be exempt from receiving overtime pay. The multiplier is not scheduled to increase beyond 2.5 times the minimum wage. Small businesses with up to 50 workers are also currently required to pay 2.25 times the minimum wage to any workers they want to be exempt from overtime requirements. That multiplier remains at 2.25 in 2027. That means an exempt employee must earn at least $1,595 a week ($82,976 a year) for an employer to avoid paying the worker overtime. The multiplier for small businesses is not scheduled to go up to 2.5 until 2028. The same rules allow exempt computer professionals to be paid an hourly rate rather than a minimum salary. That hourly rate is 3.5 times the minimum wage, regardless of employer size. In 2027, the hourly rate will be $62.06, which is $2.10 more than this year. Young workers Under the law, employers are allowed to pay 14- and 15-year-old workers 85 percent of the minimum wage. In 2027, the minimum wage for these younger workers will be $15.07 an hour, up from the current youth minimum of $14.56. Minimum pay for rideshare drivers The minimum pay that rideshare drivers will earn is going up Jan. 1, as well. For trips within Seattle in 2027, drivers will earn 72 cents per passenger platform minute and $1.69 per passenger platform mile, or $6.34 per trip, whichever is greater. For trips outside of Seattle in 2027, drivers will earn 41 cents per passenger platform minute and $1.43 per passenger platform mile, or $3.68 per trip, whichever is greater. The remittance fee, which funds a nonprofit center that supports rideshare drivers, will be 16 cents. Changes to non-compete clauses State law will prohibit non-compete clauses starting in July 2027. For the six months before the ban takes effect, L&I will use the CPI-W to calculate the minimum annual salary a worker must earn for an employer to enforce a non-compete clause or contract. Between January and June 2027, the annual salary threshold for employees will be $131,326. For independent contractors, the annual salary threshold for the six months will be $328,316. Leasing fee for adult entertainment establishments State law also calls for L&I to adjust the limit each year on how much adult entertainment establishments can charge adult entertainers to use their premises to entertain customers. Based on the CPI-W index, the 2027 maximum leasing fee for an eight-hour period is increasing to the lesser of $159.64 or 30 percent of amounts collected by an entertainer. The amounts collected do not include those collected for adult entertainment in a private performance area. Wage complaints investigated L&I enforces the state’s wage-and-hour laws and investigates wage-payment complaints. A worker rights complaint can be filed online, downloaded and mailed to the agency, or at a local L&I office. For questions about worker rights and pay, employers and workers can call L&I’s Employment Standards Program at 360-902-5316 or toll free 1-866-219-7321. ### 30 de septiembre de 2026 #26-17 El salario mínimo en Washington subirá a 17,73 dólares la hora en 2027 El aumento también modifica el salario mínimo de los trabajadores exentos de horas extras TUMWATER — EL salario mínimo de Washington aumentará un 3,5 % el año que viene, hasta alcanzar los 17,73 dólares por hora. El Departamento de Labor e Industrias del estado de Washington (L&I) ha anunciado hoy este aumento, que entrará en vigor el 1 de enero de 2027. Las empresas de Washington deben pagar a la mayoría de sus empleados al menos el salario mínimo por cada hora trabajada. La legislación estatal exige que L&I calcule el salario mínimo de Washington para el año siguiente utilizando el Índice de Precios al Consumo para asalariados urbanos y empleados administrativos (CPI-W, por su sigla en inglés) de la Oficina Federal de Estadísticas Laborales. L&I compara el CPI-W de agosto del año anterior con el de agosto del año en curso y ajusta el salario mínimo en función de la variación porcentual. El salario mínimo estatal actual en Washington es de $17,13, pero los gobiernos locales pueden fijar salarios mínimos más altos. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham, Everett, Burien y las zonas no incorporadas del condado de King tienen actualmente salarios mínimos más altos que los establecidos por el estado. El salario mínimo federal sigue siendo de $7,25 por hora. En la página web de L&I puede encontrar más información sobre el salario mínimo, junto con detalles sobre las horas extras, los descansos, los periodos de comida y cómo presentar una queja salarial. El salario mínimo también se utiliza para fijar los niveles de otros derechos laborales relacionados con los salarios en nuestro estado. Empleados exentos de horas extras L&I utiliza un multiplicador del salario mínimo para calcular el salario mínimo que deben percibir los trabajadores ejecutivos, administrativos y profesionales, así como determinados profesionales informáticos, para que se les considere exentos del pago de horas extras. Según la normativa vigente, las grandes empresas con 51 o más empleados deben pagar a los trabajadores exentos de horas extras al menos 2.25 veces el salario mínimo. A partir del 1 de enero de 2027, el multiplicador aumentará a 2.5 veces el salario mínimo. Esto significa que un empleado debe ganar al menos $1,773 a la semana ($92,196 al año) para estar exento del pago de horas extras. No está previsto que el multiplicador aumente por encima de 2.5 veces el salario mínimo. Las pequeñas empresas con hasta 50 trabajadores también están obligadas actualmente a pagar 2.25 veces el salario mínimo a cualquier trabajador al que quieran eximir de los requisitos de horas extras. Ese multiplicador se mantendrá en 2.25 en 2027. Esto significa que un empleado exento debe ganar al menos $1,595 a la semana ($82,976 al año) para que el empresario no tenga que pagarle horas extras. No está previsto que el multiplicador para las pequeñas empresas aumente a 2.5 hasta 2028. Las mismas normas permiten que a los profesionales informáticos exentos se les pague una tarifa por hora en lugar de un salario mínimo. Esa tarifa por hora es 3.5 veces el salario mínimo, independientemente del tamaño de la empresa. En 2027, la tarifa por hora será de $62,06, lo que supone $2,10 más que este año. Trabajadores jóvenes Según la ley, los empresarios pueden pagar a los trabajadores de 14 y 15 años el 85 % del salario mínimo. En 2027, el salario mínimo para estos trabajadores más jóvenes será de $15,07 por hora, lo que supone un aumento respecto al salario mínimo juvenil actual de $14,56. Salario mínimo para los conductores de servicios de transporte compartido El salario mínimo que percibirán los conductores de servicios de transporte compartido también aumentará a partir del 1 de enero. Para los viajes dentro de Seattle en 2027, los conductores ganarán 72 céntimos por minuto de viaje por pasajero y $1,69 por milla de viaje por pasajero, o $6,34 por viaje, lo que sea mayor. Para los viajes fuera de Seattle en 2027, los conductores ganarán 41 céntimos por minuto de viaje por pasajero y $1,43 por milla de viaje por pasajero, o $3,68 por viaje, lo que sea mayor. La comisión de transferencia, que financia un centro sin ánimo de lucro que presta apoyo a los conductores de vehículos compartidos, será de 16 céntimos. Cambios en las cláusulas de no competencia La legislación estatal prohibirá las cláusulas de no competencia a partir de julio de 2027. Durante los seis meses previos a la entrada en vigor de la prohibición, L&I utilizará el índice CPI-W para calcular el salario anual mínimo que debe ganar un trabajador para que un empresario pueda hacer cumplir una cláusula o contrato de no competencia. Entre enero y junio de 2027, el umbral salarial anual para los empleados será de $131,326. En el caso de los contratistas independientes, el umbral salarial anual para esos seis meses será de $328,316. Tarifa de alquiler para locales de entretenimiento para adultos La ley estatal también exige que L&I ajuste cada año el límite de lo que los locales de entretenimiento para adultos pueden cobrar a los artistas de entretenimiento para adultos por utilizar sus instalaciones para entretener a los clientes. Según el índice CPI-W, la tarifa máxima de alquiler para un periodo de ocho horas en 2027 aumentará hasta alcanzar la menor de las siguientes cantidades: $159,64 o el 30 % de las cantidades recaudadas por un artista. Las cantidades recaudadas no incluyen las cobradas por el entretenimiento para adultos en una zona de actuación privada. Investigación de quejas salariales L&I se encarga de velar por el cumplimiento de la legislación estatal en materia de salarios y horarios de trabajo e investiga las quejas relacionadas con el pago de salarios. Las quejas sobre los derechos de los trabajadores pueden presentarse en línea, descargarse y enviarse por correo a la agencia, o bien en una oficina local de L&I. Si tienen alguna duda sobre los derechos de los trabajadores y los salarios, tanto los empleadores como los trabajadores pueden llamar al Programa de Normas Laborales de L&I al 360-902-5316 o al número gratuito 1-866-219-7321. ### For media information: Debby Abe, L&I Public Affairs, 360-902-6043.

Washington's minimum wage rises to $17.73 an hour in 2027 Inbox Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 1:21 PM (23 hours ago) to me Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. L&I NEWS Washington’s minimum wage rises to $17.73 an hour in 2027 Increase also changes minimum salary for overtime-exempt workers Sept. 30, 2026 #26-17 TUMWATER — Washington’s minimum wage will rise 3.5 percent next year to $17.73 an hour. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced the increase today; it takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. Vea abajo para esta información en español. Washington employers must pay most employees at least the minimum wage for every hour worked. State law requires L&I to calculate Washington’s minimum wage for the coming year using the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). L&I compares the CPI-W from August of the previous year to August of the current year and adjusts the minimum wage based on the percentage change. Washington’s current state minimum wage is $17.13 an hour, but local governments can set higher minimums. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham, Everett, Burien, and unincorporated King County currently have higher minimum wages than the state. The federal minimum wage remains $7.25 an hour. More information about the minimum wage is available on L&I's website, along with details about overtime, rest breaks, meal periods, and how to file a wage complaint. The minimum wage rate is also used to set levels for several other workplace wage-related rights in our state. Overtime-exempt employees L&I uses a multiplier of the minimum wage to calculate the minimum salary that executive, administrative, professional workers, and certain computer professionals must earn to be considered exempt from receiving overtime pay. Under current rules, large employers with 51 or more employees must pay overtime-exempt workers at least 2.25 times the minimum wage. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, the multiplier will rise to 2.5 times the minimum wage. That means an employee must earn at least $1,773 a week ($92,196 a year) to be exempt from receiving overtime pay. The multiplier is not scheduled to increase beyond 2.5 times the minimum wage. Small businesses with up to 50 workers are also currently required to pay 2.25 times the minimum wage to any workers they want to be exempt from overtime requirements. That multiplier remains at 2.25 in 2027. That means an exempt employee must earn at least $1,595 a week ($82,976 a year) for an employer to avoid paying the worker overtime. The multiplier for small businesses is not scheduled to go up to 2.5 until 2028. The same rules allow exempt computer professionals to be paid an hourly rate rather than a minimum salary. That hourly rate is 3.5 times the minimum wage, regardless of employer size. In 2027, the hourly rate will be $62.06, which is $2.10 more than this year. Young workers Under the law, employers are allowed to pay 14- and 15-year-old workers 85 percent of the minimum wage. In 2027, the minimum wage for these younger workers will be $15.07 an hour, up from the current youth minimum of $14.56. Minimum pay for rideshare drivers The minimum pay that rideshare drivers will earn is going up Jan. 1, as well. For trips within Seattle in 2027, drivers will earn 72 cents per passenger platform minute and $1.69 per passenger platform mile, or $6.34 per trip, whichever is greater. For trips outside of Seattle in 2027, drivers will earn 41 cents per passenger platform minute and $1.43 per passenger platform mile, or $3.68 per trip, whichever is greater. The remittance fee, which funds a nonprofit center that supports rideshare drivers, will be 16 cents. Changes to non-compete clauses State law will prohibit non-compete clauses starting in July 2027. For the six months before the ban takes effect, L&I will use the CPI-W to calculate the minimum annual salary a worker must earn for an employer to enforce a non-compete clause or contract. Between January and June 2027, the annual salary threshold for employees will be $131,326. For independent contractors, the annual salary threshold for the six months will be $328,316. Leasing fee for adult entertainment establishments State law also calls for L&I to adjust the limit each year on how much adult entertainment establishments can charge adult entertainers to use their premises to entertain customers. Based on the CPI-W index, the 2027 maximum leasing fee for an eight-hour period is increasing to the lesser of $159.64 or 30 percent of amounts collected by an entertainer. The amounts collected do not include those collected for adult entertainment in a private performance area. Wage complaints investigated L&I enforces the state’s wage-and-hour laws and investigates wage-payment complaints. A worker rights complaint can be filed online, downloaded and mailed to the agency, or at a local L&I office. For questions about worker rights and pay, employers and workers can call L&I’s Employment Standards Program at 360-902-5316 or toll free 1-866-219-7321. ### 30 de septiembre de 2026 #26-17 El salario mínimo en Washington subirá a 17,73 dólares la hora en 2027 El aumento también modifica el salario mínimo de los trabajadores exentos de horas extras TUMWATER — EL salario mínimo de Washington aumentará un 3,5 % el año que viene, hasta alcanzar los 17,73 dólares por hora. El Departamento de Labor e Industrias del estado de Washington (L&I) ha anunciado hoy este aumento, que entrará en vigor el 1 de enero de 2027. Las empresas de Washington deben pagar a la mayoría de sus empleados al menos el salario mínimo por cada hora trabajada. La legislación estatal exige que L&I calcule el salario mínimo de Washington para el año siguiente utilizando el Índice de Precios al Consumo para asalariados urbanos y empleados administrativos (CPI-W, por su sigla en inglés) de la Oficina Federal de Estadísticas Laborales. L&I compara el CPI-W de agosto del año anterior con el de agosto del año en curso y ajusta el salario mínimo en función de la variación porcentual. El salario mínimo estatal actual en Washington es de $17,13, pero los gobiernos locales pueden fijar salarios mínimos más altos. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham, Everett, Burien y las zonas no incorporadas del condado de King tienen actualmente salarios mínimos más altos que los establecidos por el estado. El salario mínimo federal sigue siendo de $7,25 por hora. En la página web de L&I puede encontrar más información sobre el salario mínimo, junto con detalles sobre las horas extras, los descansos, los periodos de comida y cómo presentar una queja salarial. El salario mínimo también se utiliza para fijar los niveles de otros derechos laborales relacionados con los salarios en nuestro estado. Empleados exentos de horas extras L&I utiliza un multiplicador del salario mínimo para calcular el salario mínimo que deben percibir los trabajadores ejecutivos, administrativos y profesionales, así como determinados profesionales informáticos, para que se les considere exentos del pago de horas extras. Según la normativa vigente, las grandes empresas con 51 o más empleados deben pagar a los trabajadores exentos de horas extras al menos 2.25 veces el salario mínimo. A partir del 1 de enero de 2027, el multiplicador aumentará a 2.5 veces el salario mínimo. Esto significa que un empleado debe ganar al menos $1,773 a la semana ($92,196 al año) para estar exento del pago de horas extras. No está previsto que el multiplicador aumente por encima de 2.5 veces el salario mínimo. Las pequeñas empresas con hasta 50 trabajadores también están obligadas actualmente a pagar 2.25 veces el salario mínimo a cualquier trabajador al que quieran eximir de los requisitos de horas extras. Ese multiplicador se mantendrá en 2.25 en 2027. Esto significa que un empleado exento debe ganar al menos $1,595 a la semana ($82,976 al año) para que el empresario no tenga que pagarle horas extras. No está previsto que el multiplicador para las pequeñas empresas aumente a 2.5 hasta 2028. Las mismas normas permiten que a los profesionales informáticos exentos se les pague una tarifa por hora en lugar de un salario mínimo. Esa tarifa por hora es 3.5 veces el salario mínimo, independientemente del tamaño de la empresa. En 2027, la tarifa por hora será de $62,06, lo que supone $2,10 más que este año. Trabajadores jóvenes Según la ley, los empresarios pueden pagar a los trabajadores de 14 y 15 años el 85 % del salario mínimo. En 2027, el salario mínimo para estos trabajadores más jóvenes será de $15,07 por hora, lo que supone un aumento respecto al salario mínimo juvenil actual de $14,56. Salario mínimo para los conductores de servicios de transporte compartido El salario mínimo que percibirán los conductores de servicios de transporte compartido también aumentará a partir del 1 de enero. Para los viajes dentro de Seattle en 2027, los conductores ganarán 72 céntimos por minuto de viaje por pasajero y $1,69 por milla de viaje por pasajero, o $6,34 por viaje, lo que sea mayor. Para los viajes fuera de Seattle en 2027, los conductores ganarán 41 céntimos por minuto de viaje por pasajero y $1,43 por milla de viaje por pasajero, o $3,68 por viaje, lo que sea mayor. La comisión de transferencia, que financia un centro sin ánimo de lucro que presta apoyo a los conductores de vehículos compartidos, será de 16 céntimos. Cambios en las cláusulas de no competencia La legislación estatal prohibirá las cláusulas de no competencia a partir de julio de 2027. Durante los seis meses previos a la entrada en vigor de la prohibición, L&I utilizará el índice CPI-W para calcular el salario anual mínimo que debe ganar un trabajador para que un empresario pueda hacer cumplir una cláusula o contrato de no competencia. Entre enero y junio de 2027, el umbral salarial anual para los empleados será de $131,326. En el caso de los contratistas independientes, el umbral salarial anual para esos seis meses será de $328,316. Tarifa de alquiler para locales de entretenimiento para adultos La ley estatal también exige que L&I ajuste cada año el límite de lo que los locales de entretenimiento para adultos pueden cobrar a los artistas de entretenimiento para adultos por utilizar sus instalaciones para entretener a los clientes. Según el índice CPI-W, la tarifa máxima de alquiler para un periodo de ocho horas en 2027 aumentará hasta alcanzar la menor de las siguientes cantidades: $159,64 o el 30 % de las cantidades recaudadas por un artista. Las cantidades recaudadas no incluyen las cobradas por el entretenimiento para adultos en una zona de actuación privada. Investigación de quejas salariales L&I se encarga de velar por el cumplimiento de la legislación estatal en materia de salarios y horarios de trabajo e investiga las quejas relacionadas con el pago de salarios. Las quejas sobre los derechos de los trabajadores pueden presentarse en línea, descargarse y enviarse por correo a la agencia, o bien en una oficina local de L&I. Si tienen alguna duda sobre los derechos de los trabajadores y los salarios, tanto los empleadores como los trabajadores pueden llamar al Programa de Normas Laborales de L&I al 360-902-5316 o al número gratuito 1-866-219-7321. ### For media information: Debby Abe, L&I Public Affairs, 360-902-6043.

Statement on Proposed Amendments to Adviser Performance-Based Compensation, Interval Fund Modernization, and Multiple Share Class Rules for Closed-End Funds and BDCs Inbox Securities and Exchange Commission Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 1:41 PM (23 hours ago) to me Bookmark and Share You are subscribed to receive Speeches and Statements from the Securities and Exchange Commission. New information has been posted and is now available ... Statement on Proposed Amendments to Adviser Performance-Based Compensation, Interval Fund Modernization, and Multiple Share Class Rules for Closed-End Funds and BDCs Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda Follow the SEC on X, Facebook, Instagram, Truth Social, and YouTube. You can update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. For more information on collecting personally identifiable information, please read the SEC's privacy policy. SEC Seal

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A New White Paper Examines USPS’s Rural Impact Beyond the Balance Sheet Inbox USPS Office of Inspector General Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 1:51 PM (23 hours ago) to me GovDel Header A New White Paper Examines USPS’s Rural Impact Beyond the Balance Sheet Rural Postal Our new white paper looks at the social value of the Postal Service in rural communities. While public discussion often focuses on financial balance sheets — where nearly two-thirds of rural post offices operate at a deficit — the paper looks at the Postal Service’s broader contributions across 21 million rural delivery points. By maintaining uniform rates that offset private carrier surcharges, delivering prescriptions to areas with pharmacy shortages, and supporting government services like mail-in voting, USPS provides public benefits across four core categories: community, economy, health, and civic participation. Measuring these non-financial contributions provides context for policymakers juggling rural service obligations alongside long-term financial sustainability. Read the full report for all the details. Read Full White Paper

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Staff Statement on Trump Accounts Inbox Securities and Exchange Commission Unsubscribe Wed, Sep 30, 3:01 PM (21 hours ago) to me Bookmark and Share You are subscribed to receive Speeches and Statements from the Securities and Exchange Commission. New information has been posted and is now available ... Staff Statement on Trump Accounts Divisions of Investment Management and Corporation Finance Follow the SEC on X, Facebook, Instagram, Truth Social, and YouTube. You can update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. For more information on collecting personally identifiable information, please read the SEC's privacy policy. SEC Seal

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Summary of Fiscal Year 2025 Preaward Audits for Healthcare Resource Proposals from Affiliates Inbox Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) Unsubscribe 6:05 AM (6 hours ago) to me New Rebranded Header Summary of Fiscal Year 2025 Preaward Audits for Healthcare Resource Proposals from Affiliates 10/1/2026 9:00 AM EDT The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) is committed to safeguarding taxpayer dollars. As part of ongoing work to protect taxpayer dollars, the OIG completed 27 preaward audits of sole‑source healthcare proposals from VA‑affiliated institutions in fiscal year (FY) 2025. These reviews help VA contracting officers negotiate fair and reasonable prices before awarding healthcare resource contracts through means other than full-and-open competition—an authority granted under 38 U.S.C. § 8153. VA policy requires OIG review for proposals valued at $750,000 or more to ensure the best value to the government. Across the 27 audits, the OIG examined both full‑time‑equivalent (hourly) pricing and per‑procedure pricing. For the 22 proposals with hourly pricing, auditors identified unsupported costs—most often, provider salaries—resulting in higher‑than‑supported proposed rates. The OIG recommended seeking lower prices for all 22 proposals. For the five proposals with per‑procedure pricing, the OIG found offered rates exceeded properly calculated Medicare benchmarks, and the OIG similarly recommended lower prices. In total, the OIG identified over $183.9 million in potential cost savings from an estimated $488.4 million in proposed contract value across the 27 proposals audited. As of June 2026, VA contracting officers had awarded 21 contracts and sustained about $28.1 million in savings based in part on these audits. One proposal remained under negotiation, and five solicitations were canceled. The OIG also reviewed potential conflicts of interest for VA staff who held affiliate faculty appointments when they also oversaw related contract performance. Potential conflicts were identified in 17 proposals, and in each case, the OIG advised seeking guidance from VA’s Office of General Counsel to ensure procurement integrity. This summary report contains no new recommendations, as it reflects audits already provided to VA contracting officials. It is published to promote transparency, as individual preaward audit reports are not released due to sensitive personal information.

Summary of Fiscal Year 2025 Preaward Audits for Healthcare Resource Proposals from Affiliates Inbox Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) Unsubscribe 6:05 AM (6 hours ago) to me New Rebranded Header Summary of Fiscal Year 2025 Preaward Audits for Healthcare Resource Proposals from Affiliates 10/1/2026 9:00 AM EDT The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) is committed to safeguarding taxpayer dollars. As part of ongoing work to protect taxpayer dollars, the OIG completed 27 preaward audits of sole‑source healthcare proposals from VA‑affiliated institutions in fiscal year (FY) 2025. These reviews help VA contracting officers negotiate fair and reasonable prices before awarding healthcare resource contracts through means other than full-and-open competition—an authority granted under 38 U.S.C. § 8153. VA policy requires OIG review for proposals valued at $750,000 or more to ensure the best value to the government. Across the 27 audits, the OIG examined both full‑time‑equivalent (hourly) pricing and per‑procedure pricing. For the 22 proposals with hourly pricing, auditors identified unsupported costs—most often, provider salaries—resulting in higher‑than‑supported proposed rates. The OIG recommended seeking lower prices for all 22 proposals. For the five proposals with per‑procedure pricing, the OIG found offered rates exceeded properly calculated Medicare benchmarks, and the OIG similarly recommended lower prices. In total, the OIG identified over $183.9 million in potential cost savings from an estimated $488.4 million in proposed contract value across the 27 proposals audited. As of June 2026, VA contracting officers had awarded 21 contracts and sustained about $28.1 million in savings based in part on these audits. One proposal remained under negotiation, and five solicitations were canceled. The OIG also reviewed potential conflicts of interest for VA staff who held affiliate faculty appointments when they also oversaw related contract performance. Potential conflicts were identified in 17 proposals, and in each case, the OIG advised seeking guidance from VA’s Office of General Counsel to ensure procurement integrity. This summary report contains no new recommendations, as it reflects audits already provided to VA contracting officials. It is published to promote transparency, as individual preaward audit reports are not released due to sensitive personal information.

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Notice of Permanent Rulemaking APD Inbox Oregon Department of Human Services Unsubscribe 9:42 AM (3 hours ago) to me Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to receive updates from Self-Sufficiency Programs. You can get this message in other languages, large print, braille or a format you prefer free of charge. Email RulesHearings.Ch461@odhsoha.oregon.gov or call 541-844-6136. Relay calls welcome. section-divider October 1, 2026 The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) adopted permanent changes to 13 rules effective October 1, 2026. The permanent rule filing, which has rule text edits, is attached and will be available soon from the Self-Sufficiency Programs rulemaking website here. The filing caption and rule change summaries are below. SSP_35-2026TrackedChanges.pdf Summary of changes Filing Caption: Changes to Noncitizen Eligibility, Notice Periods, Effective Dates, Hearings, and Tax-Favored Plans AMEND: 461-025-0310 RULE TITLE: Hearing Requests RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-025-0310 is being amended to (1) explicitly provide hearing rights for individuals who contest the Department’s recovery of General Assistance (GA) and State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI (SFPSS) benefits from Supplemental Security Income (SSI); (2) remove references to OAR chapter 410 for medical assistance programs not governed by OAR chapter 410 rules and to instead specify the applicable hearing request requirements directly in this rule for all other medical assistance programs; and (3) remove hearing rights related to child-care benefits authorized under OAR chapter 461, division 160 or 165, because authority over those programs transferred to OAR chapter 414 when child-care programs moved from the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) to the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) in 2023. AMEND: 461-115-0704 RULE TITLE: Required Verification of Citizenship and Noncitizen Status; Medicare Savings Programs and OSIPM RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-115-0704 is being amended to require noncitizens who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to provide verification of their noncitizen status because their status can no longer be considered verified based solely on receipt of SSI. Public Law 119-21 (2025) does not change noncitizen eligibility for SSI, so those receiving SSI may not meet the non-citizen eligibility for Medicaid. AMEND: 461-120-0110 RULE TITLE: Citizenship and Noncitizen Status Requirements RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-120-0110 is being amended to update the rule referenced for noncitizen status requirements for Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medical (OSIPM) and Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) to the newly created rule, 461-120-0112. ADOPT: 461-120-0112 RULE TITLE: Noncitizen Status Requirements; Medicare Savings Programs and OSIPM RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-120-0112 is being adopted to identify immigration statuses that are eligible for Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medical (OSIPM) and Medicare Savings Programs and aligns with those listed as eligible for Medicaid in Public Law 119-21 (2025). Eligibility is removed for Refugees, Asylees, Amerasians, Humanitarian Parolees, and domestic violence or human trafficking survivors. Eligibility is now limited to citizens of a Compact of Free Association nation, Cuban/Haitian Entrants, lawfully present children, and Lawful Permanent Residents who meet the 5-year bar or have an exception to the 5-year bar. AMEND: 461-120-0125 RULE TITLE: Noncitizen Status Requirements; REF, REFM, SNAP, and TANF RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-120-0125 is being amended to remove the noncitizen status requirements for Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medical (OSIPM) and Medicare Savings Program (MSP). Rule provisions for these programs are moving into their own rule, 461-120-0112. The remaining provisions in this rule are being reorganized and reworded accordingly. AMEND: 461-135-0010 RULE TITLE: Assumed, Continuous, and Protected Eligibility; Medicare Savings Programs, OSIPM RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-135-0010 is being amended to require noncitizens who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to meet citizenship and noncitizen requirements. Public Law 119-21 (2025) does not change the noncitizen eligibility for SSI, so those receiving SSI may not meet the non-citizen eligibility for Medicaid. AMEND: 461-135-1080 RULE TITLE: Specific Requirements; OSIPM-Healthier Oregon RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-135-1080 is being amended to remove the section that describes how individuals will be transitioned into the Healthier Oregon Program. All individuals who were eligible for Healthier Oregon as described in this rule section have been transitioned to the program. AMEND: 461-140-0040 RULE TITLE: Determining Availability of Income RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-140-0040 is being amended to clarify that income exclusions established elsewhere in chapter 461 rules apply when determining the amount of income considered available. AMEND: 461-140-0296 RULE TITLE: Length of Disqualification Due to an Asset Transfer; Nursing Facility Services or Home and Community-Based Care RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-140-0296 is being amended to update the dollar amount (divisor) used when calculating the length of disqualification for individuals requesting or receiving nursing facility services or home and community-based care who have made a disqualifying transfer. The new divisor takes in consideration cost of living adjustment (COLA) changes. This permanent amendment keeps Oregon aligned with current federal guidance as described in federal statute 42 USC Chapter7 Subchapter XIX Sec 1396p(c)(E)(i)(II). AMEND: 461-145-0120 RULE TITLE: Earned Income; Defined RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-145-0120 is being amended to clarify that flexible spending account funds are not considered earned income for the Medicare Savings Programs and Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medical. This change matches current Department practice as well as federal policy. ADOPT: 461-145-0528 RULE TITLE: Tax-Favored Health Plans; Medicare Savings Programs and OSIPM RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-145-0528 is being adopted to match existing Department practice and to align with applicable federal requirements regarding the treatment of tax-favored health plans in the Medicare Savings Programs and Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medical. The rule clarifies how funds held in tax-favored health plans are treated for purposes of determining financial eligibility. AMEND: 461-175-0050 RULE TITLE: Notice Period RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-175-0050 is being amended to restore the timely notice period for long-term care services to at least 10 days. This does not apply to services provided under the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). AMEND: 461-180-0040 RULE TITLE: Effective Dates; Special and Service Needs RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-180-0040 is being amended to specify that different effective dates apply for adverse action on services depending on the care setting and the reason for the closure.

Notice of Permanent Rulemaking APD Inbox Oregon Department of Human Services Unsubscribe 9:42 AM (3 hours ago) to me Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to receive updates from Self-Sufficiency Programs. You can get this message in other languages, large print, braille or a format you prefer free of charge. Email RulesHearings.Ch461@odhsoha.oregon.gov or call 541-844-6136. Relay calls welcome. section-divider October 1, 2026 The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) adopted permanent changes to 13 rules effective October 1, 2026. The permanent rule filing, which has rule text edits, is attached and will be available soon from the Self-Sufficiency Programs rulemaking website here. The filing caption and rule change summaries are below. SSP_35-2026TrackedChanges.pdf Summary of changes Filing Caption: Changes to Noncitizen Eligibility, Notice Periods, Effective Dates, Hearings, and Tax-Favored Plans AMEND: 461-025-0310 RULE TITLE: Hearing Requests RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-025-0310 is being amended to (1) explicitly provide hearing rights for individuals who contest the Department’s recovery of General Assistance (GA) and State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI (SFPSS) benefits from Supplemental Security Income (SSI); (2) remove references to OAR chapter 410 for medical assistance programs not governed by OAR chapter 410 rules and to instead specify the applicable hearing request requirements directly in this rule for all other medical assistance programs; and (3) remove hearing rights related to child-care benefits authorized under OAR chapter 461, division 160 or 165, because authority over those programs transferred to OAR chapter 414 when child-care programs moved from the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) to the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) in 2023. AMEND: 461-115-0704 RULE TITLE: Required Verification of Citizenship and Noncitizen Status; Medicare Savings Programs and OSIPM RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-115-0704 is being amended to require noncitizens who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to provide verification of their noncitizen status because their status can no longer be considered verified based solely on receipt of SSI. Public Law 119-21 (2025) does not change noncitizen eligibility for SSI, so those receiving SSI may not meet the non-citizen eligibility for Medicaid. AMEND: 461-120-0110 RULE TITLE: Citizenship and Noncitizen Status Requirements RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-120-0110 is being amended to update the rule referenced for noncitizen status requirements for Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medical (OSIPM) and Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) to the newly created rule, 461-120-0112. ADOPT: 461-120-0112 RULE TITLE: Noncitizen Status Requirements; Medicare Savings Programs and OSIPM RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-120-0112 is being adopted to identify immigration statuses that are eligible for Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medical (OSIPM) and Medicare Savings Programs and aligns with those listed as eligible for Medicaid in Public Law 119-21 (2025). Eligibility is removed for Refugees, Asylees, Amerasians, Humanitarian Parolees, and domestic violence or human trafficking survivors. Eligibility is now limited to citizens of a Compact of Free Association nation, Cuban/Haitian Entrants, lawfully present children, and Lawful Permanent Residents who meet the 5-year bar or have an exception to the 5-year bar. AMEND: 461-120-0125 RULE TITLE: Noncitizen Status Requirements; REF, REFM, SNAP, and TANF RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-120-0125 is being amended to remove the noncitizen status requirements for Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medical (OSIPM) and Medicare Savings Program (MSP). Rule provisions for these programs are moving into their own rule, 461-120-0112. The remaining provisions in this rule are being reorganized and reworded accordingly. AMEND: 461-135-0010 RULE TITLE: Assumed, Continuous, and Protected Eligibility; Medicare Savings Programs, OSIPM RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-135-0010 is being amended to require noncitizens who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to meet citizenship and noncitizen requirements. Public Law 119-21 (2025) does not change the noncitizen eligibility for SSI, so those receiving SSI may not meet the non-citizen eligibility for Medicaid. AMEND: 461-135-1080 RULE TITLE: Specific Requirements; OSIPM-Healthier Oregon RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-135-1080 is being amended to remove the section that describes how individuals will be transitioned into the Healthier Oregon Program. All individuals who were eligible for Healthier Oregon as described in this rule section have been transitioned to the program. AMEND: 461-140-0040 RULE TITLE: Determining Availability of Income RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-140-0040 is being amended to clarify that income exclusions established elsewhere in chapter 461 rules apply when determining the amount of income considered available. AMEND: 461-140-0296 RULE TITLE: Length of Disqualification Due to an Asset Transfer; Nursing Facility Services or Home and Community-Based Care RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-140-0296 is being amended to update the dollar amount (divisor) used when calculating the length of disqualification for individuals requesting or receiving nursing facility services or home and community-based care who have made a disqualifying transfer. The new divisor takes in consideration cost of living adjustment (COLA) changes. This permanent amendment keeps Oregon aligned with current federal guidance as described in federal statute 42 USC Chapter7 Subchapter XIX Sec 1396p(c)(E)(i)(II). AMEND: 461-145-0120 RULE TITLE: Earned Income; Defined RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-145-0120 is being amended to clarify that flexible spending account funds are not considered earned income for the Medicare Savings Programs and Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medical. This change matches current Department practice as well as federal policy. ADOPT: 461-145-0528 RULE TITLE: Tax-Favored Health Plans; Medicare Savings Programs and OSIPM RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-145-0528 is being adopted to match existing Department practice and to align with applicable federal requirements regarding the treatment of tax-favored health plans in the Medicare Savings Programs and Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medical. The rule clarifies how funds held in tax-favored health plans are treated for purposes of determining financial eligibility. AMEND: 461-175-0050 RULE TITLE: Notice Period RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-175-0050 is being amended to restore the timely notice period for long-term care services to at least 10 days. This does not apply to services provided under the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). AMEND: 461-180-0040 RULE TITLE: Effective Dates; Special and Service Needs RULE SUMMARY: OAR 461-180-0040 is being amended to specify that different effective dates apply for adverse action on services depending on the care setting and the reason for the closure.

ODDS update: Children’s transportation services next steps Inbox Oregon Department of Human Services Unsubscribe 10:24 AM (2 hours ago) to me Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. ODHS Developmental Disabilities Services ODDS logo Children’s transportation services next steps Read this in: اللغة العربية | Русский | Soomaali | Español | 简体中文 | Tiếng Việt Date: Oct. 1, 2026 To: Intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community members From: Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) Hello there, This update is for the entire community. It’s most important for: Teenagers who get in-home supports Parents and guardians of children who get in-home supports Anyone interested in children’s transportation The Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) hosted two public meetings about children’s transportation in July. Thank you, all who shared your experiences and feedback. Why did ODDS host the meetings? Since early this year, we have heard from parents and partners that they are confused about children’s transportation services. We held the meetings to hear directly from you about your questions. We also heard what works or hasn’t worked for you. What did ODDS hear at the meetings? Here are some of the main themes we heard from you: Some parents and services coordinators are confused by the current policy for children’s transportation. The current policy is not being implemented consistently across the state. It’s difficult and isolating when children don’t have enough transportation support. Families want clear information about whether they can pay their child’s workers privately or make other plans for workers to drive their children. School and medical rides can be hard to arrange or don’t meet children’s needs. Families need breaks and support, like respite care. Current I/DD services don’t always fit what each child needs. Thank you, again, all who shared your feedback and experiences with us. What has ODDS done since the meetings? Is ODDS changing the children’s transportation policy? Based on your feedback and ideas, we assessed our children’s transportation policy, the related federal policies, and our options. We can’t change our policy without changing our: Medicaid waivers and K Plan — the authorities that allow us to use federal funds, Needs assessments, and Rules. Also, we’d likely need legislative direction and more funding to make these changes. We’ll base any future changes that we consider on your feedback as much as possible. Here’s what we can do now: We can clarify the policy to make it easier to understand and follow. So, we updated the worker guide, “Attendant Care for Children.” We added details about when transportation is allowed and why. We also explained more about why the policy doesn’t allow certain things. For services coordinators: These updates will help you use this guide to plan with children and parents. We’ll also share the new guide with you in a transmittal today. Please use the guide and the translations of this message to assist people with any questions. Thank you. For parents and teens who get in-home supports: We summarized the clarifications from the worker guide for you in the message below. If you want, you can read the full worker guide online in English. Which types of workers do the guide’s clarifications apply to? Our policy for children’s transportation applies to any worker who provides hourly attendant care to children who live in their family home. This includes personal support workers and direct support professionals. This message will call them “workers.” When can a child’s intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) services pay for a worker’s time and mileage to drive a child? We can pay workers to provide transportation and for their mileage in very specific situations. A child must have a specific need for transportation. The need must be defined in the child’s Individual Support Plan (ISP). This means a parent can bill a worker’s mileage and attendant care hours when: A child has a positive behavior support plan that includes transporting a child between their family home and a community location as a reactive strategy during a behavior escalation. An individual age 16 or older is working and has an exception for transportation to and from work. In these cases, services coordinators can authorize both attendant care hours and mileage. Can ODDS change the children’s transportation policy to pay for specific situations and needs, such as rides for school or medical appointments? No. ODDS cannot duplicate services that other Medicaid-funded systems pay for. These other systems include: School transportation or support during school transportation: School districts pay for these services when a child needs them. Medical transportation: This service includes transportation to medical and therapy appointments. Oregon Health Plan (OHP) pays for these services. Please note: Our services can pay for a worker to ride with and give support to a child during medical visits. Can ODDS change the children’s transportation policy to pay workers to drive children for tasks, such as to the park, store, and community events? No, not with Oregon’s current Medicaid authorities. We cannot duplicate or pay for the care or tasks that parents would do for children who don’t have disabilities. If a child needs extra support in the vehicle or at the destination, that support is included in our services. We pay for a worker to be with a child while in transit and at the destination. We just can’t pay the driver of the vehicle. We hear some parents are frustrated by this part of the policy and would like it changed. We cannot do this quickly or alone. Why? A policy change at this level will likely require funding. We would need to pay for the driver’s time and their mileage because of what is and is not included in hourly attendant care. This type of change would require a change to our Medicaid authorities that allows this service as a part of attendant care, or as part of or in combination with another type of service. Can a worker get paid to ride along and assist a child on rides to the park, store, community events, or for other ordinary tasks? Yes, if a child needs extra support on the way. In that case, our services can pay a worker to ride along. Please note: You cannot use our services to pay the worker to be the driver. Can a parent privately pay a worker to provide their child with a ride? Our rules only apply to services that use ODDS funding. Our rules don’t apply to situations outside of our funding. This means that if a parent and a child’s worker agree, the parent can privately pay the worker to give their child a ride. Can a parent use ODDS funding to pay a worker to go with their child when using a ride service? Yes, we can pay the worker for attendant care during a ride if: A parent pays privately for a ride service, such as a cab, Lyft, or Uber, and, Their child needs support during the ride. What are my next steps as a parent? How do I ask questions about children’s services? We hope these clarifications are helpful. If you have questions or concerns about your or your child’s services, please contact your services coordinator. They can advise you on how the policy clarifications may affect how you manage your child’s transportation services. They can also help you find information and other resources to help with school transportation, medical transportation, and advocacy. If you have questions or feedback about the current policy or actions we’re taking, email odds.questions@odhs.oregon.gov. How do I stay informed? If you’re not on our community mailing list, please sign up for ODDS community updates. That way, you’ll get our next update. Sincerely, Acacia McGuire Anderson Acacia McGuire Anderson, Director Office of Developmental Disabilities Services Oregon Department of Human Services

ODDS update: Children’s transportation services next steps Inbox Oregon Department of Human Services Unsubscribe 10:24 AM (2 hours ago) to me Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. ODHS Developmental Disabilities Services ODDS logo Children’s transportation services next steps Read this in: اللغة العربية | Русский | Soomaali | Español | 简体中文 | Tiếng Việt Date: Oct. 1, 2026 To: Intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community members From: Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) Hello there, This update is for the entire community. It’s most important for: Teenagers who get in-home supports Parents and guardians of children who get in-home supports Anyone interested in children’s transportation The Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) hosted two public meetings about children’s transportation in July. Thank you, all who shared your experiences and feedback. Why did ODDS host the meetings? Since early this year, we have heard from parents and partners that they are confused about children’s transportation services. We held the meetings to hear directly from you about your questions. We also heard what works or hasn’t worked for you. What did ODDS hear at the meetings? Here are some of the main themes we heard from you: Some parents and services coordinators are confused by the current policy for children’s transportation. The current policy is not being implemented consistently across the state. It’s difficult and isolating when children don’t have enough transportation support. Families want clear information about whether they can pay their child’s workers privately or make other plans for workers to drive their children. School and medical rides can be hard to arrange or don’t meet children’s needs. Families need breaks and support, like respite care. Current I/DD services don’t always fit what each child needs. Thank you, again, all who shared your feedback and experiences with us. What has ODDS done since the meetings? Is ODDS changing the children’s transportation policy? Based on your feedback and ideas, we assessed our children’s transportation policy, the related federal policies, and our options. We can’t change our policy without changing our: Medicaid waivers and K Plan — the authorities that allow us to use federal funds, Needs assessments, and Rules. Also, we’d likely need legislative direction and more funding to make these changes. We’ll base any future changes that we consider on your feedback as much as possible. Here’s what we can do now: We can clarify the policy to make it easier to understand and follow. So, we updated the worker guide, “Attendant Care for Children.” We added details about when transportation is allowed and why. We also explained more about why the policy doesn’t allow certain things. For services coordinators: These updates will help you use this guide to plan with children and parents. We’ll also share the new guide with you in a transmittal today. Please use the guide and the translations of this message to assist people with any questions. Thank you. For parents and teens who get in-home supports: We summarized the clarifications from the worker guide for you in the message below. If you want, you can read the full worker guide online in English. Which types of workers do the guide’s clarifications apply to? Our policy for children’s transportation applies to any worker who provides hourly attendant care to children who live in their family home. This includes personal support workers and direct support professionals. This message will call them “workers.” When can a child’s intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) services pay for a worker’s time and mileage to drive a child? We can pay workers to provide transportation and for their mileage in very specific situations. A child must have a specific need for transportation. The need must be defined in the child’s Individual Support Plan (ISP). This means a parent can bill a worker’s mileage and attendant care hours when: A child has a positive behavior support plan that includes transporting a child between their family home and a community location as a reactive strategy during a behavior escalation. An individual age 16 or older is working and has an exception for transportation to and from work. In these cases, services coordinators can authorize both attendant care hours and mileage. Can ODDS change the children’s transportation policy to pay for specific situations and needs, such as rides for school or medical appointments? No. ODDS cannot duplicate services that other Medicaid-funded systems pay for. These other systems include: School transportation or support during school transportation: School districts pay for these services when a child needs them. Medical transportation: This service includes transportation to medical and therapy appointments. Oregon Health Plan (OHP) pays for these services. Please note: Our services can pay for a worker to ride with and give support to a child during medical visits. Can ODDS change the children’s transportation policy to pay workers to drive children for tasks, such as to the park, store, and community events? No, not with Oregon’s current Medicaid authorities. We cannot duplicate or pay for the care or tasks that parents would do for children who don’t have disabilities. If a child needs extra support in the vehicle or at the destination, that support is included in our services. We pay for a worker to be with a child while in transit and at the destination. We just can’t pay the driver of the vehicle. We hear some parents are frustrated by this part of the policy and would like it changed. We cannot do this quickly or alone. Why? A policy change at this level will likely require funding. We would need to pay for the driver’s time and their mileage because of what is and is not included in hourly attendant care. This type of change would require a change to our Medicaid authorities that allows this service as a part of attendant care, or as part of or in combination with another type of service. Can a worker get paid to ride along and assist a child on rides to the park, store, community events, or for other ordinary tasks? Yes, if a child needs extra support on the way. In that case, our services can pay a worker to ride along. Please note: You cannot use our services to pay the worker to be the driver. Can a parent privately pay a worker to provide their child with a ride? Our rules only apply to services that use ODDS funding. Our rules don’t apply to situations outside of our funding. This means that if a parent and a child’s worker agree, the parent can privately pay the worker to give their child a ride. Can a parent use ODDS funding to pay a worker to go with their child when using a ride service? Yes, we can pay the worker for attendant care during a ride if: A parent pays privately for a ride service, such as a cab, Lyft, or Uber, and, Their child needs support during the ride. What are my next steps as a parent? How do I ask questions about children’s services? We hope these clarifications are helpful. If you have questions or concerns about your or your child’s services, please contact your services coordinator. They can advise you on how the policy clarifications may affect how you manage your child’s transportation services. They can also help you find information and other resources to help with school transportation, medical transportation, and advocacy. If you have questions or feedback about the current policy or actions we’re taking, email odds.questions@odhs.oregon.gov. How do I stay informed? If you’re not on our community mailing list, please sign up for ODDS community updates. That way, you’ll get our next update. Sincerely, Acacia McGuire Anderson Acacia McGuire Anderson, Director Office of Developmental Disabilities Services Oregon Department of Human Services

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DOH Commercial Shellfish Closures Inbox WA Department of Health Unsubscribe 11:39 AM (1 hour ago) to me The following updates apply to Commercial Shellfish Harvesting only. A list of recent growing area closures and openings can be found on our online Growing Area Closure Report and current classification information can be viewed on our Commercial Shellfish Map Viewer. Recreational harvesting information is available on our Shellfish Safety Map. Updates: The Conditionally Approved portion of Samish Bay is opened immediately based on water quality samples collected from the Samish River on 9/30/2026. Please do not reply directly to this message as this mailbox is not monitored. For questions about current commercial shellfish closures, please contact Trevor Swanson at trevor.swanson@doh.wa.gov. Trevor Swanson Shellfish Growing Area Section Office of Environmental Health and Safety Washington State Department of Health Trevor.swanson@doh.wa.gov 360-236-3313 | www.doh.wa.gov

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Rulemaking: OTP DOH Federal Accreditation Fee Inbox WA Department of Health Unsubscribe 12:08 PM (35 minutes ago) to me WA State Department of Health Office of Community Health Systems Opioid Treatment Program Thank you for participating in the recent Department of Health (DOH) rulemaking workshops to consider amending the Behavioral Health Agency (BHA), Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) requirements related to establishing a fee for DOH federal accreditation services, as provided by Senate Bill (SB) 5988 (PDF). Information from the last workshop is below. 9/29/26 Workshop #4 Information: Presentation Notes Next steps: DOH will send out a follow-up survey on Friday, October 2, 2026, via GovDelivery, to gather additional feedback. Please consider completing the survey to help with cost analysis for this rule project. Draft proposed rule language, file the CR-102 to gather additional feedback, and hold a public hearing. Information will be sent out via GovDelivery and posted to the BHA Rules in Progress webpage when it’s available. If this message was forwarded to you and you are interested in receiving notifications directly, Subscribe to GovDelivery! Enter your email address and then scroll to the bottom of the list of topics to “Facilities” and select “Opioid Treatment Programs.” Questions? ochsfacilties@doh.wa.gov

Rulemaking: OTP DOH Federal Accreditation Fee Inbox WA Department of Health Unsubscribe 12:08 PM (35 minutes ago) to me WA State Department of Health Office of Community Health Systems Opioid Treatment Program Thank you for participating in the recent Department of Health (DOH) rulemaking workshops to consider amending the Behavioral Health Agency (BHA), Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) requirements related to establishing a fee for DOH federal accreditation services, as provided by Senate Bill (SB) 5988 (PDF). Information from the last workshop is below. 9/29/26 Workshop #4 Information: Presentation Notes Next steps: DOH will send out a follow-up survey on Friday, October 2, 2026, via GovDelivery, to gather additional feedback. Please consider completing the survey to help with cost analysis for this rule project. Draft proposed rule language, file the CR-102 to gather additional feedback, and hold a public hearing. Information will be sent out via GovDelivery and posted to the BHA Rules in Progress webpage when it’s available. If this message was forwarded to you and you are interested in receiving notifications directly, Subscribe to GovDelivery! Enter your email address and then scroll to the bottom of the list of topics to “Facilities” and select “Opioid Treatment Programs.” Questions? ochsfacilties@doh.wa.gov