AAHD has joined the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition (DRRC) requesting appropriations for disability research. The June 29 DRRC letter 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.
Medicaid & Insurance Coverage for Addiction Treatment, Not Block Grants
AAHD has joined sixty-seven (67) leading organizations and national experts in the field of addiction policy, research and treatment issuing a joint statement opposing the Senate’s healthcare repeal plan, warning that it would undermine efforts to address the opioid crisis and significantly worsen the public heath epidemic. Organized by the Legal Action Center, the statement […]
Medicaid & Insurance Coverage for Addiction Treatment, Not Block Grants
AAHD has joined sixty-seven (67) leading organizations and national experts in the field of addiction policy, research and treatment issuing a joint statement opposing the Senate’s healthcare repeal plan, warning that it would undermine efforts to address the opioid crisis and significantly worsen the public heath epidemic. Organized by the Legal Action Center, the statement […]
Federal Funding Maintenance for Newborn Screening Advocated
AAHD has joined a coalition, led by the March of Dimes, advocating continued federal funding of state newborn screening programs. The July 6 letters to the House and Senate are available here. […]
Congressional Briefing on Rehabilitation, Habilitation, and Independence (2)
AAHD has joined the Coalition To Preserve Rehabilitation, Habilitation Benefits Coalition, and Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid Coalition in conducting a June 27 Congressional briefing. We previously posted briefing resources. The briefing conclusion press release is here: PDF. […]
Medicare Part B Beneficiary Enrollment Assistance
AAHD has joined a coalition led by the Medicare Rights Center endorsing BENES (Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification) Medicare Part B legislation. The June 29 letter is here: PDF. […]
Disability Community Statement on Senate ACA Repeal & Replacement “Budget Score”
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has issued a statement on the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated budget impact of the proposed Senate Affordable Care Act repeal and replace legislation. The June 27 CCD letter and the June 26 CBO report are here: […]
Disability Community Statement on Senate ACA Repeal & Replacement “Budget Score”
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has issued a statement on the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated budget impact of the proposed Senate Affordable Care Act repeal and replace legislation. The June 27 CCD letter and the June 26 CBO report are here: […]
Congressional Briefing on Rehabilitation, Habilitation, and Independence
AAHD has joined the Coalition To Preserve Rehabilitation, Habilitation Benefits Coalition, and Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid Coalition in conducting a June 27 Congressional briefing. The briefing invitation, sponsors and endorsers, and agenda are here: Invitation; Agenda. […]
Promoting Rehabilitation Services & Supports in Medicare Prospective Payment Rules
AAHD has joined the Coalition To Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR) in submitting comments to CMS on proposed prospective payment rules for both inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). The two June 26 CPR letters are here: IRFs; SNFs. […]