AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) comments to CDC expressing deep concerns about the proposed redesign of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). We earlier joined and web posted comments submitted by the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition (DRRC) . The redesign would significantly change long-standing disability […]
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.
National Health Interview Survey – Proposed Redesign – Disability Research Deep Concerns
AAHD, as a Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition (DRRC) steering committee member, has joined the DRRC comments to CDC expressing deep concerns about the proposed redesign of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). The redesign would significantly change long-standing disability and chronic illness measures and items. Available here is the October 19 DRRC letter. The […]
HUD Reducing Homelessness – Disability Community Defense of “Housing First” Strategy
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) response to HUD on proposed strategies to reduce homelessness. CCD explains the importance of retaining a “housing first” approach. Available here is the PDF of the October 13th CCD letter to HUD. Accessibility Note: The PDF document linked in the paragraph […]
Medicare Medical Device Coverage – Closing Delays (CMS RAPID)
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the ITEM (Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid) Coalition submission to CMS on closing the delay gap between FDA approval and CMS Medicare coverage of innovative medical devices. Available here is the October 13 ITEM letter on the CMS RAPID initiative. The PDF document linked in the […]
Nonhealing Chronic Wound Medications and Management – Testimony to the FDA
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the ITEM (Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid) Coalition testimony to the FDA on nonhealing chronic wound medications and management. Available here is the written testimony of October 12th. The PDF document linked in the paragraph above has not been fully remediated and is not recommended for […]
Medicaid – Legislatively Extend Money Follows the Person and Spousal Impoverishment Protections
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Disability and Aging Collaborative (DAC) and Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) writing Congress encouraging legislative extension of the Medicaid Money Follows the Person program and spousal impoverishment protections. Available here is the October 8 DAC-CCD letter. The PDF document linked in the paragraph above has not […]
Medicare Prescription Medication Plans – Open Enrollment Patient Guides
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined many patient advocacy organizations through the Medicare Access for Patients Rx (MAPRx) sharing two Medicare prescription medication plan open enrollment guides. The two Medicare plans are – Medicare Part D, and, the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP). Open enrollment is October 15-December 7. The two October 7 MAPRx […]
Medicare – Medical Nutrition Therapy Legislation (S. 3934 and HR 6199)
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined well over 100 organizations, led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, in renewing the push for legislation (S. 3934 and HR 6199) to authorize Medicare financing of medical nutrition therapy. Available here are the Academy’s issue brief and the list of supporters as of October 1. […]
Doctors, Not AI Legislation (HR 10210)
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 45 organizations, largely national mental health organizations, led by Inseparable, supporting Doctors, Not AI Legislation (HR 10210). The legislation would require and support independent clinical judgment and health plan review transparency. An identical letter by Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) members, including AAHD, has also been sent. The two […]
National Epilepsy Plan Legislation (S. 494; HR 1189)
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 190 organizations, led by the Epilepsy Foundation of America, supporting a National Plan for Epilepsy (S. 494; HR 1189). Read the September 29 letter here. Accessibility Note: The PDF document linked in the paragraph above has not been fully remediated and is not recommended for screenreader users. The […]