AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 48 national disability organizations, led by the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD), Task Force on Education statement to Congress on protecting IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and not dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. The April 4 CCD statement 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.
316 Organizations to the U.S. Senate – Don’t Harm Medicaid
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined a Families USA led, 316 organization letter asking the U.S. Senate to not harm Medicaid. The March 26 letter is here: PDF. […]
Alleviating Administrative Barriers for Caregivers – Medicare and Medicaid – S. 1227
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined a Senator Markey (MA) led effort with Senator Moore Capito (WV) and Representatives Magaziner (RI) and Cammack (FL) legislation to alleviate administrative burdens in Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Social Security faced by caregivers. The Senate bill number is S. 1227; no bill number has yet been assigned in […]
Home Medical Equipment (DMEPOS) under Medicare (HR 2005)
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the ITEM (Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid) Coalition support of HR 2005 – Medicare support of home medical equipment (DMEPOS). The April 1 ITEM letter is here: PDF. […]
House and Senate Appropriations Democratic Leaders Letter to HHS on HHS Restructuring
Available here is the March 31 letter of Representative DeLauro and Senators Murray and Baldwin – Democratic appropriations leaders: PDF. […]
HHS Announced HHS Restructuring, Elimination of ACL (Administration for Community Living), Creation of Administration for a Healthy America, Merging HRSA-SAMHSA-AHRQ-Others – National Health Council
AAHD is a member of the National Health Council (NHC) The March 31 NHC letter to HHS is here: PDF. […]
Anti-Obesity Medications Coverage Under Medicare and Medicaid
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined a letter to OMB, led by the ITEM (Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid) Coalition and Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR), supporting expanded Medicare and Medicaid coverage of anti-obesity medications. The March 28 letter is here: PDF. […]
Safeguarding Children’s Health in Medicaid and CHIP
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 342 organizations in a First Focus led letter to Congress requesting no Medicaid and CHIP cuts to safeguard children’s health. The March 28 First Focus led letter is here: PDF. […]
HHS Announced HHS Restructuring, Elimination of ACL (Administration for Community Living), Creation of Administration for a Healthy America, Merging HRSA-SAMHSA-AHRQ-Others – Disability and Aging Collaborative
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Disability and Aging Collaborative (DAC) statement expressing dismay at HHS proposals to eliminate ACL. The March 28 DAC statement is here: PDF. […]
HHS Announced HHS Restructuring, Elimination of ACL (Administration for Community Living), Creation of Administration for a Healthy America, Merging HRSA-SAMHSA-AHRQ-Others – AAPD and 400 Organizations
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 400 organizations led by AAPD (American Association of People with Disabilities) letter to Congress expressing dismay at HHS proposals to eliminate ACL, undermine OCR, and merge SAMHSA. The March 28 AAPD led letter is here: PDF. […]