On February 6 we posted AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation joining the Whole Health Coalition report on protecting Medicaid. Today, the Whole Health Coalition, with AAHD and Lakeshore, issued three supplemental one pagers – the Opioid Crisis, Work Requirements Impact, and Impact of Cuts on the States which are available here: PDF. The list of […]
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.
Protect Medicaid – Disability and Aging Communities to the U.S. Senate
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Disability and Aging Collaborative (DAC) and Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Task Force on LTSS asking the U.S. Senate to Protect Medicaid and Include No Medicaid Funding Cuts. The February 11 letter is here: PDF. […]
Protect Medicaid – Behavioral Health – Whole Health Coalition
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Coalition for Whole Health report on Protecting Medicaid, Opposing Funding Cuts. Available here are the February 5 report, and the separate list of endorsing organizations. […]
Mental Health Community to House: SUPPORT Act; Protect Medicaid; Federal BH Grants
AAHD has joined the Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG), as a member, sending a welcome letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The MHLG requests reauthorization of the SUPPORT Act (a SUD and Opioid series of treatment programs), advocates continuation of Medicaid without cuts, and offers expertise and experience with federal behavioral health grants. […]
Protect Medicaid Coverage – Disability and Aging Communities To Congress – Updated
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have again joined the Disability and Aging Collaborative (DAC) and Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) writing the House Energy and Commerce Committee and other House members asking that Medicaid coverage be maintained. The January 22 letter now has 107 national organizations and 230 state and local organ1zations. The letter […]
Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Part D Meds Proposed Rules (2) – National Health Council and Sister Organizations
AAHD is a member of the National Health Council (NHC). The NHC has submitted comments to CMS on Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D medications proposed rules. AAHD and Lakeshore Foundation have joined the CPR in submitting MA rules comments; these were previously posted on our updates web page. Available here are: (1) the NHC […]
Medicare Part D Medications Proposed Rules (and a MA rule comment)
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Medicare Access for Patients Rx (MAPRx) Coalition submitting comments to CMS on proposed Medicare Part D rules. A number of sister organization, such as NHC, MHA, and NCMW also joined the MAPRx comments. The MAPRx address seven issues – 5 medication access items, anti-obesity meds, and Medicare […]
Medicare Payment – Wheelchair Repairs and Maintenance
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid (ITEM) Coalition recommending Medicare and other health payer wheelchair repairs and maintenance payment policy. The January 28 ITEM recommendations are here: PDF. […]
Protect Medicaid Coverage – Mental Health Community To Congress
AAHD has joined the Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) asking Congress to protect Medicaid coverage. The January 29 letter is here: PDF. […]
Medicare Advantage Proposed Rules
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Coalition To Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR) submitting comments to CMS on proposed Medicare Advantage rules. The CPR comments address MA plan internal coverage criteria, MA plan transparency, utilization management policies and practices, network adequacy, and Artificial Intelligence guardrails. The CRP letter also supports the proposed expansion of Medicare […]