AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 104 organizations, led by the National Health Law Program and National Immigration Law Center, supporting an HHS Office of Minority Health RFI on a universal symbol in health care settings for persons needing assistance because of limited English proficiency. The re-submitted May 20 letter is here: PDF. 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.
Strengthening MH/SU Peer Workers in Medicare (S. 3498 and HR 6748)
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 46 national organizations, led by the Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) peer support work group, supporting legislation to strengthen peer workers in Medicare payment (S. 3498 and HR 6748). Available here are the May 10 letter to Congressional leaders and May 12 letter to the Senate Committee on […]
DOD Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes Research Program (OPORP) Appropriations Request: Advocates To Congress
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined a coalition of organizations and research programs requesting Congressional appropriations for the Congressionally-Directed DOD OPORP program. The May 13 letter is here: PDF. […]
Recognizing Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) – Ask House to Support Senate Passed Legislation (S. 1332)
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD), Task Force on LTSS writing the House encouraging support for Senate passed legislation (S. 1332) recognizing the role of DSPs. Available here is the May 10 CCD letter: PDF. […]
Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy: Advocate Ideas to CMS To Enhance Assistance
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined a National Council on Aging led partners letter to CMS suggesting implementation steps to enhance the effectiveness for beneficiaries of the program. Available here is the May 7 coalition letter: PDF. […]
So Every BODY Can Move – State Legislative Campaign
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid (ITEM) Coalition support of the So Every BODY Can Move state legislative campaign. The May 6 statement is here: PDF. […]
Increasing Federal Medicaid Payments for Behavioral Health Services (HR 4892; S. 3921)
AAHD has joined other members of the Mental Health Liaison Group supporting legislation to increase FMAP for Medicaid behavioral health services (HR 4892; S. 3921). Available here is the May 1 coalition letter: PDF. […]
Medicare Prescriptive Payment Program – Advocates Appropriations Request for Effective and Equitable Program Management
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined an Alliance for Aging Research letter to House and Senate Appropriations Committees suggesting committee report language to enhance program management for the Medicare Prescriptive Payment Program. Available here are the May 1 coalition letter and the April 30 letter to the House Appropriations Committee by 29 House members. […]
CDC Public Health Data Modernization Appropriations Request – Advocates to Congress
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined leading public health organizations requesting enhanced appropriations for the CDC public health data modernization program. The April 30 letter is here: PDF. […]
Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Appropriations Request – Advocates to Congress
AAHD has joined AMCHP and many other organizations requesting enhanced appropriations for the MCHBG. The April 29 letter is here: PDF. […]