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 […]
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.
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 […]
Medicare Expanded Coverage of Anti-Obesity Medications
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have submitted direct comments to CMS and joined two coalitions submitting comments supporting a CMS proposed expansion of Medicare coverage of anti-obesity medications. Available here are the January 24 AAHD-Lakeshore comments, requested by coalitions, and January 27 separate letters by the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Task Force on […]
Protect Medicaid Coverage – Why Medicaid Matters; Medicaid and Disability
Available here are two great resources: FUSA “Why Medicaid Matters: 101 Fact Sheet”; and, CCD (Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities) “Medicaid and Disability: Fast Facts”. […]
Protect Medicaid Coverage – FUSA Led 425 Organizations to the President and new Administration
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 425 organizations led by Families USA asking the President and new Administration to protect Medicaid coverage. The January 20 letter is here: PDF. […]
Congress and Health Policy Priorities – National Health Council (and AAHD)
AAHD is a member of the national “patient” organizations focused National Health Council (NHC). NHC has submitted its health policy priorities to the new 119th Congress. The January 9 NHC letter is here: PDF. AAHD’s 2025 public policy agenda is here: AAHD Legislative Agenda | Public Policy | AAHD […]
Family Caregiving – Federal Tax Credit
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined an AARP led coalition letter to Congress asking for support and passage of a federal tax credit for family caregiving. The legislation was introduced in the last Congress as S. 3702 and HR 7165. The January 7 letter is here: PDF. […]
Census Bureau – American Community Survey – (2) – Importance of the ACS
In addition to submitting our own comments focused on disability (previous post), AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined a coalition led by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights comments to the Department of Commerce on the Census Bureau RFI on the American Community Survey (ACS) extension. The January 6 LCCHR letter is […]