AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have submitted direct comments; and, AAHD has joined the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition (DRRC) submitting comments to the NIH Strategic Plan for Disability Health Research draft framework. AAHD is a DRRC steering committee member. The AAHD and Lakeshore submission expands on the importance of disability data. AAHD is also […]
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.
Raise the SSI Savings Assets Limit– First Time in Nearly 40 Years
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 238 organizations, led by the Arc, supporting Congressional co-sponsors planned legislation to increase the savings assets limit for recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The limits were last updated in 1989 (nearly 40 years ago). The co-sponsors will use the advocacy letter and one-pager to attract other co-sponsors. […]
Protecting Medicaid and SNAP for Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Diseases (ADRD)
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 150 organizations, led by the Alliance for Aging Research, letter to Congress on protecting Medicaid and SNAP for persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Diseases (ADRD). The February 27 letter is here: PDF. […]
HHS Proposed Limitations in Federal Rule Making – National Health Council Letter To HHS
The National Health Council (NHC) has written the HHS Secretary requesting that HHS enhance, not reduce, public participation and public engagement in rulemaking. AAHD is a NHC member. The March 7 NHC letter to HHS is here: PDF. […]
Proposed New NCQA HEDIS Measure – Disability Description of Membership
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have submitted supporting comments to a proposed National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) proposed Healthcare Effectiveness and Data Information Set (HEDIS) measure on health plan disability description of membership. Available here are: (1) AAHD-Lakeshore March 5 submission; (2) NCQA disability membership measure one pager; and (3) NCQA disability membership measure […]
NIH– National Institutes of Health – Request for Robust Appropriations
AAHD through urging by the National Health Council has joined a Research! America led request to Congress for robust appropriations funding of NIH. 602 organizations, and 3,511 private citizens and researchers, joined the February 25 letter sent March 3; the letter is here: PDF. […]
Lifespan Respite – Program Reauthorization
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined a coalition led by the National Respite Coalition supporting legislation by Senators Collins (ME) and Baldwin (WI) reauthorizing the Lifespan Respite program. Available here are the March 3 letter of support and the Collins-Baldwin legislative text. […]
AHRQ – Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality – Request for Appropriations
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Friends of AHRQ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality), 194 organizations, led by Academy Health, requesting appropriate AHRQ appropriations from the Congress. This is the largest number and breadth of organizations ever to sign a Friends of AHRQ appropriations request. Available here are: the March 3 letter […]
Importance and Value of Medicaid – Medicaid Health Plans
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined Medicaid Health Plans of America stating to the U.S. Congress the importance and value of Medicaid. The March 3 letter is here: PDF. […]
Medicare Advantage – Affordability, Whole-Person Health, Transparency, Accountability
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Better Medicare Alliance encouraging CMS to continue efforts at Medicare Advantage affordability, whole-person health, transparency, and accountability. The Feb 20 letter to CMS is here: PDF. […]