AAHD has joined three letters to Congress by the ITEM (Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid) Coalition, to strengthen Medicare. Available here are: (1) May 18 on local coverage and determination, (2) May 24 on speech generating devices, and (3) May 25 on durable medical equipment (DME). […]
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.
Informed Consent as a Quality Measure in Medicare Hospital Elective Procedures
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services supporting informed consent as a quality measure in Medicare. The June 1 letter is here: PDFF. […]
“Critical Provisions” Necessary in Any Affordable Care Act Replacement
AAHD has joined with 436 organizations, writing the U.S. Senate, outlining “critical provisions” important to persons with mental illness, mental health challenges, and substance use in the debate over the replacement of the ACA. The May 30 letter is here: PDF. […]
President Proposes Reductions to SSI & SSDI
Available here are the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) two analyses of the President’s proposed reductions to the Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance programs, including a proposed SSI “sliding scale” initiative. The two analyses are here: PDF #1; PDF #2. […]
President Proposes Reductions to SSI & SSDI
Available here are the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) two analyses of the President’s proposed reductions to the Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance programs, including a proposed SSI “sliding scale” initiative. The two analyses are here: PDF #1; PDF #2. […]
Supporting Funding the 2016 Enacted Comprehensive Mental Health Reform Legislation
13 US Senators sent a May 24 letter to the Senate supporting the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act; the May 24 letter is here: PDF. […]
Supporting the Mission and Budget of the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
19 US Senators sent a May 23 letter to the Senate supporting AHRQ; the May 23 letter is here: PDF. […]
Aging & Disability Community Concern Over ACA Replacement Impact on Medicare and Dually Eligible Persons
77 organizations, including AAHD, have joined the Medicare Rights Center expressing concerns to the U.S. Senate over proposed Affordable Care Act changes to Medicare and persons dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. The May 22 letter is here: PDF. […]
Aging & Disability Community Concern Over ACA Replacement Impact on Medicare and Dually Eligible Persons
77 organizations, including AAHD, have joined the Medicare Rights Center expressing concerns to the U.S. Senate over proposed Affordable Care Act changes to Medicare and persons dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. The May 22 letter is here: PDF. […]
Health Community Input to the US Senate on ACA Repeal and Replace
The National Health Council has responded to Senator Orin Hatch, Chair, Senate Committee on Finance, request for ideas on the Affordable care Act repeal and replace. AAHD is a NHC member; the NHC May 23 letter and Senator Hatch’s request letter are here: […]