AAHD has joined a coalition led by AARP asking Congress to maintain the medical expense deduction in tax reform. Available here are separate letters to the House and Senate, as well as an AARP fact sheet. […]
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 Money Follows the Person – Reauthorization Advocacy
The National MLTSS Health Plan Association has written Congressional leaders advocating the reauthorization of the MFP program. The October 26 letter and a Disability and Aging Collaborative (DAC) (AAHD is a member) MFP overview are here: Letter; Overview. […]
22 U.S. Senators Oppose Cutting Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF) (HR 3922)
22 US Senators have written the Senate leadership opposing cutting and using PPHF dollars to refinance the Championing Healthy Kids legislation (HR 3922), as proposed by the House leadership.The November 2 letter is here: PDF. […]
Medicaid – Opposing Massachusetts Proposed Restrictions on Non-Emergency Medical Transportation and Formularies
AAHD has joined the Medicaid Waiver Coalition, led by the Georgetown University Center on Children and Families, opposing several proposals by Massachusetts to restrict Medicaid services. The October 20 letter to HHS & CMS is here: PDF. […]
Senate Bipartisan ACA Market Stabilization Proposal – Mental Health Community Support
AAHD has joined the Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) supporting the Alexander-Murray ACA legislation; the October 27 letter is here: PDF. […]
Medicaid – Opposing Legislation Allowing States To Eliminate Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (HR 1394)
Eleven US House members – known as “Blue Dog Democrats” – have written the House leadership stating their opposition to HR 1394. The October 17 letter is here: PDF. […]
CHIP – Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Insurance Parity – HR 3192
AAHD has joined a coalition led by the American Academy of Pediatrics supporting Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP) parity. The October 24 letter is here: PDF. […]
Integrated Medical and Behavioral Health Delivery as a New CMS Innovation
Led by No Health Without Mental Health, AAHD has joined four national organizations advocating integrated medical and behavioral health as a new CMS Innovation topic. The October 23 NHMH letter is here: PDF. […]
Future of the CDC REACH (Racial & Ethnic Approaches to Community Health) Program
AAHD has joined a coalition of 200 organizations requesting the Congressional leadership to overturn appropriations committee decisions and continue a meaningful CDC REACH program. The October 16 letter is here: PDF. […]
Future of the CDC REACH (Racial & Ethnic Approaches to Community Health) Program
AAHD has joined a coalition of 200 organizations requesting the Congressional leadership to overturn appropriations committee decisions and continue a meaningful CDC REACH program. The October 16 letter is here: PDF. […]