AAHD has joined the Medicare Access for Patients Rx (MAPRx) Coalition opposing the Administration proposed rule changes to the six medication classes currently protected under Medicare Part D. The January 25 MAPRx letter to CMS 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.
Disability Integration Act Reintroduced
From the Arc January 22 Capitol Insider: On January 15, Representative James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) and Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reintroduced the Disability Integration Act (H.R.555/S.117). The Disability Integration Act requires states to offer community-based options. Additionally, it requires states to address the need for affordable housing. ADAPT and other advocates held a briefing on the […]
Medicaid Managed Care – Draft CMS Rules
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), Task Force on Health, submitted comments January 14 to CMS on draft Medicaid managed care rules; the comments are here: PDF. […]
Medicare Part D Medications – Defending the Six Protected Classes
Available here are three resources from the Partnership for Part D Access on the current practice and Administration proposed rule changes to the six medication classes currently protected under Medicare Part D: PDF 1; PDF 2; PDF 3. […]
Medicare Part D Medications – Addressing Beneficiary Affordability and Access
MAPRx (Medicare Access for Patients Rx) (AAHD participates) issued a report on beneficiary approaches under Medicare Part D. The report is here: PDF. […]
First “Medicare for All” Congressional Proposal Includes a LTSS Benefit
Representatives DeLauro (D-CT) and Schakowsky (D-IL) proposed “Medicare for All” legislative proposal includes a long term services and supports benefit. The legislative summary and the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) August Principles for LTSS in Health Reform, signed by AAHD, are here: legislative summary; “Medicare for All” support letter. […]
Medicaid Money Follows the Person Program – Effort To Legislatively Reauthorize (2)
AAHD has joined the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO) requesting that the Medicaid MFP program, and spousal impoverishment protections in Medicaid HCBS services, be reauthorized. The December 12 CCD-LCAO letter is here: PDF. […]
Medicaid Money Follows the Person Program – Effort To Legislatively Reauthorize
AAHD has joined the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) requesting that the Medicaid MFP program be reauthorized. Availabel here are the December 10 CCD letter and the November 29 Jewish Federations of North America MFP webinar slides. […]
Improving Maternal Health and Reducing Maternal Mortality (HR 1318)
AAHD has joined a coalition of public health advocates encouraging the House of Representatives to pass maternal health legislation. The December 10 letter is here: PDF. […]
Pandemic & All Hazards Preparedness Legislation
AAHD has joined a coalition of public health organizations supporting legislation (S. 2852 & HR 6378) strengthening public health preparedness. The December 5 letter to Congressional leaders on PAHPAI is here: PDF. […]