In response to a CMS request for information, AAHD has joined two coalitions – Habilitation Benefits Coalition and Coalition To Preserve Rehabilitation – sharing comments of the sale of health insurance across state lines: HAB letter and CPR letter. […]
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.
Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation – Community Catalyst Launches Resources Given Threats
As CMS and some states threaten non-emergency medical transportation as a mandatory Medicaid benefit, Community Catalyst has launched a resource center and network. Available here is the CC April 18 webinar slides announcing the resource and a fact sheet on the issue. […]
A Consumer Advocacy Framework for Addressing Social Determinants of Health
AAHD has joined a coalition, led by the National Partnership for Women and Families, in issuing a Consumer Advocacy Framework, including persons with disabilities, for addressing social determinants of health; available here: PDF. […]
Behavioral Health Parity in Insurance Coverage
Available here is a Legal Action Center February parity education brochure: PDF. […]
Rebates for Prescription Medications – Disability Organizations to HHS Comments
AAHD has joined members of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), Task Force on Health. Available here are the April 8 CCD comments to HHS on pending prescription medication rebate issues: PDF. […]
Rebates for Prescription Medications – National Health Council to HHS Comments
AAHD is a National Health Council (NHC) member. Available here are the April 8 NHC comments to HHS on pending prescription medication rebate issues: PDF. […]
Adequately Funding the CDC Division on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity
AAHD has joined a coalition advocating adequate funding for the CDC DNPAO. The March 20 letter is here: PDF. […]
Medicaid Nursing Homes – Reimbursement Rates, Accountability, Quality
5 national advocacy associations issued an April 5 joint statement on Medicaid nursing home reimbursement, accountability, and quality dynamics. The April 5 statement is here: PDF. […]
Legislation Would Integrate Substance Use Disorder and Physical Health Medical Records
AAHD has joined the Partnership To Amend 42 CFR, Part 2, supporting amendments to HIPAA to promote integrated, whole person health. The April 3 Partnership press release is here: PDF. […]
Health and Human Services Federal Spending – Adequate Budget Act Ceiling
AAHD has joined the Coalition for Health Funding and 550 organizations requesting the Congress to adequately allocate budget resources for health and human services spending under the Section 302 (b) of the Congressional Budget Act. The April 1 letter is here: PDF. […]