Week of May 13, 2025

Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS): Measuring Nonmedical HCBS Personal Outcomes

May 3 Disability and Health Journal shared article.

Persons Dually Eligible for Medicare an Medicaid: Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)-State Medicaid Agency Contract Tool Kit

May 5 Justice in Aging tool kit.

Medicaid Managed Care Organization Experiences with Network Adequacy

May 5 Health Affairs March 13 article.

Medicaid Managed Care Organization Strategies To Improve Access To Behavioral Health Strategies

April 29 Milbank Quarterly article.

House Committee Releases Medicaid and ACA “Reconciliation” Cuts

May 11 House Committee on Energy and Commerce Health and Medicaid chair’s legislative text and committee ranking Democrat Rep Pallone summary with section-by-section” summary.

House Committee Proposed “Reconciliation” Medicaid Cuts (2) – Disability and Aging Communities Statement

May 12 Disability and Aging Collaborative (DAC) and Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) task force co-chairs issued a statement to the entire House of Representatives on the House Energy and Commerce Committee leadership legislation to cut Medicaid benefits, through “Reconciliation.” AAHD is a CCD and DAC member.

CBO Estimates for Medicaid Policy Options

May 7 Congressional Budget Office (CBO) letter estimating impact of Medicaid policy options.

The Impact of Lowering Federal Matching Commitments to Medicaid in 10 States and DC; CA-CO-CT-MA-MD-NH-NJ-NY-WA-WY

May 6 Urban Institute report.

Medicaid and Access to DMEPOS

May 7 AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation joined the ITEM (Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid) Coalition asking Congress to protect Medicaid access to DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies).

Medicaid Work Requirements – Georgia’s Pathways Program Review

May 6 Georgia Budget and Policy Institute presentation slides on Georgia’s Pathways program to the Coalition for Whole Health.

Medicaid Primary Care Population-Based Payments – CO and MA Case Studies

May 6 Center for Health Care Strategies announced state studies.

How Federal Restructuring Affects Data That Affects Health Policy

May 2 Health Affairs podcast.

HHS Proposed Limitations of Public Comment on Proposed Rules (2) – Senate Resolution Disapproving

April 30 AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation joined over 60 organizations, led by Families USA, supporting a Senate Resolution that HHS should withdraw its policy statement limiting public comment on proposed rules. The May 1 Senate Resolution was introduced by 19 Senators. On March 11 we posted the February 28 HHS announcement and the March 7 NHC letter of concern.

Transparency and Oversight Regarding Science and Health Agency Reduction-in-Force and Reorganization Plans

May 8 AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation joined over 75 national organizations, led by the American Psychological Association, asking Congress for transparency and oversight regarding science and health agency RIFs and reorganization plans.

Section 504 Rehab Act: Texas vs Kennedy (Becerra) Updated Explainer

April 21 Arc-DREDF-Bazelon-CPR-NHeLP updated explainer.

NIDILRR – Promoting Community Living

May 2 Brandeis CLPC shared infographic.

NIDILRR – Impact

May 1 DRRC (Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition) overview. AAHD is a DRRC steering committee member.

The Future of Health Services Research

March 20 Milbank Quarterly opinion.

Prevalence of Social Drivers of Health Screenings in U.S. Emergency Departments

April 23 Health Executive Wire report.

Rural Access to CCBHCs (Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics)

May 8 RHRC shared Univ of KY study.

Meaningfully Engaging People with Lived Experience in Behavioral Health Reform: A Guide for States

May 7 Center for Health Care Strategies blog re-announcing their March guide.

Exploring the Treatment and Management of Chronic Pain and Implications for Disability Determination

May 7 National Academy of Medicine shared April 17-18 workshop recap.

Virtual Care Quality

April 17 NCQA webinar slides.