AAHD firmly believes that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was an important step forward for people with disabilities in providing greater access to health insurance coverage and we also believe that Medicaid is a vital part of providing health care for people with disabilities. Last month, we released a statement calling on Congress and the […]
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.
President's "America First" Budget Proposa
Available here is the March 15 President’s budget proposal. […]
President’s “America First” Budget Proposa
Available here is the March 15 President’s budget proposal. […]
Affordable Care Act Section 1332 State Innovation Waivers – HHS Guidance
Available here is the March 13 HHS-CMS letter of guidance to the governors on the ACA Section 1332 state innovation waivers. […]
Affordable Care Act Marketplace Stability Rules (5) – Network Adequacy
AAHD has joined a Mental Health America collaboration seeking to strengthen network adequacy in ACA marketplaces. The March 7 letter is here: PDF. […]
New HHS Secretary, CMS Administrator Letter to Governors on Medicaid
Available here is the March 14 HHS Secretary Price/CMS Administrator Verma letter to the Governors on Medicaid. […]
Opposing Legislation To Make Enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) More Difficult
AAHD has joined the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and over 200 organizations opposing legislation (HR 620) creating ADA enforcement obstacles. The March 13 CCD letter is here: PDF. […]
Patient-Reported Outcomes & Patient Experience with Services a Top National Quality Forum Measurement Priority
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have reinforced proposed National Quality Forum high value measures. The NQF report for public comment and the March 10 AAHD-Lakeshore comments are here: […]
Patient-Reported Outcomes & Patient Experience with Services a Top National Quality Forum Measurement Priority
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have reinforced proposed National Quality Forum high value measures. The NQF report for public comment and the March 10 AAHD-Lakeshore comments are here: […]
Legislation Would Exempt Employer Wellness Programs from Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Protections (2)
AAHD has joined the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) opposing legislation to exempt employer wellness programs from ADA protections. The March 8 CCD letter is here: PDF. […]