AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) opposing legislation (HR 6453) that would require excessive notice restrictions with built environment under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The March 25 CCD letter is here: PDF. […]
Policy Updates
The American Association on Health and Disability plays an important role in disability policy and advocacy at the national level. AAHD strives to ensure that the needs of people with disabilities receive attention and respect on the national legislative agenda. AAHD is involved in numerous disability coalitions and networks that address the needs of people with disabilities. Please visit the Policy site to learn more about our activities in this area. AAHD staff maintain an active role in Washington, DC to ensure that health promotion and wellness for people with disabilities is on the disability and healthcare agenda. AAHD staff have positions on the APHA, Disability Section, Executive Council; the CDC, NCBDDD, Executive Committee; Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities-CCD and serve on the National Health Council; Coalition for Health Funding; Disability Rehabilitation and Research Coaltion; Coalition for Whole Health, Patient Care Primary Care Collaborative; and other coalitions advocating for policy that works towards reducing health disparities between people with disabilities and the general population and reducing the incidence of secondary conditions in children and adults with disabilities.
ACA Marketplace: CMS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) Proposed Rule: (3): National Health Council Submission
AAHD is a National Health Council (NHC) member. We earlier posted the AAHD-Lakeshore submission, and rehabilitation/habilitation coalitions (CPR/HAB) submission, to CMS on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) proposed rule. Available here are the March 13 NHC submission comments: PDF. […]
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) – Appropriations Request
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 165 organizations of the CDC Coalition, led by APHA, requesting Congressional appropriations for CDC programs. The March 23 letter is here: PDF. […]
Proposed SAMHSA Program – Gambling Addiction (HR 7875)
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 40 organizations of the Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) supporting proposed legislation (HR 7875) that would establish a new SAMHSA grant program responding to gambling addiction. AAHD is a MHLG member; both Lakeshore and AAHD have joined lead sponsor Rep Houchin (IN) press release, listing supporters including other […]
U.S. Access Board – Appropriations Request
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation joining the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) March 19 request to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on U.S. Access Board funding requests – two separate letters: House letter and Senate letter. […]
Assistive Technology Act Programs – Appropriations Request
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation joining the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) March 19 request to House and Senate Appropriations Committees on Assistive Technology Act funding requests – two separate letters: House letter; Senate letter. […]
Medicaid Provider Landscape – MH and SUD Organizations to House Committee
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 23 mental health and SUD organizations of the Coalition for Whole Health, led by the Legal Action Center, submitting a statement to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Health Subcommittee, hearing with a focus on the Medicaid Provider Landscape. CWH focused on access and treatment coverage and, in […]
Medicaid Fraud Claims – MH and SUD Organizations to House Committee
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined mental health and SUD organizations, led by NAMI and the Legal Action Center, submitting a statement to the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on fraud in Medicare and Medicaid. The March 17 statement is here: PDF. […]
ACA Marketplace: CMS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) Proposed Rule: (2) : AAHD and Lakeshore Submission
Available here are the AAHD and Lakeshore Foundation March 13 submission to CMS on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) proposed rule: PDF. […]
ACA Marketplace: CMS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) Proposed Rule: Rehabilitation and Habilitation Services
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 31 national organizations through the Coalition To Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR) and Habilitation Benefits Coalition (HAB) submitting comments to CMS on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) proposed rule. The March 13 CPR-HAB comments are here: PDF. […]