AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) task force on housing request to Congressional appropriations committees on critical housing programs for adults with disabilities – HUD housing vouchers and HUD Section 811 program. The April 30 CCD letter is here: PDF. […]
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 Access to DMEPOS
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined a number of consumer based organizations, facilitated by AA Homecare, asking Congress to protect Medicaid access to DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies). The May 5 letter is here: PDF. […]
HHS Proposed Limitations of Public Comment on Proposed Rules (2) – Senate Resolution Disapproving
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined over 60 organizations, led by Families USA, supporting a Senate Resolution that HHS should withdraw its policy statement limiting public comment on proposed rules. The May 1 Senate Resolution was introduced by 19 Senators led by Senators Wyden (OR), Markey (MA), and King (ME). On March 11 we […]
Medicare Coverage of Anti-Obesity Medications and Disability
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined national rehabilitation and disability organizations working though the Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR) and Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid (ITEM) Coalition writing CMS on enhanced coverage of anti-obesity medications. The May 1 letter is here: PDF. […]
Administration for Community Living (2)– Over 50 US Representatives Oppose, Ask HHS Secretary Questions on Proposed Dismantling
Over 50 U.S. House Representatives have written the HHS Secretary opposing the dismantling of ACL and asking the HHS Secretary a series of questions on program impacts. On April 22, we posted the similar letter from 22 U.S. Senators. Six House members have introduced H. Res, 344, calling for a formal inquiry into the Administration […]
Medicaid’s Role in Preventing Medical Debt – 183 Organizations
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 183 national and state organizations, led by Community Catalyst, letter to Congress explaining Medicaid’s role in preventing medical debt. The April 29 letter is here: PDF. […]
No Medicaid Cuts – 436 Disability and Aging Organizations to House Energy and Commerce Committee
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 111 national organizations and 325 state and local organizations, led by the Disability and Aging Collaborative (DAC) and Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD), letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee – Exclude Medicaid Cuts from Reconciliation legislation. The April 28 letter is here: PDF. […]
Administration for Community Living – 22 Senators Oppose, Ask HHS Secretary Questions on Proposed Dismantling
Available here is the April 28 letter of 22 U.S. Senators opposing the dismantling of ACL and asking the HHS Secretary a series of questions on program impacts: PDF. […]
ACA Medicaid Expansion – Five Key Facts – 1/3 Chronic Physical Health Condition; ¼ Chronic Behavioral Health Condition
Available here is the April 25 Kaiser Family Foundation issue briefon the ACA Medicaid Expansion program, including state-by-state enrollment; state-by-state spending; and data on persons with chronic physical health and chronic behavioral health conditions: […]
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) – Advocates Appropriations Request
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined over 45 organizations of the Friends of NCHS requesting adequate NCHS appropriations for the coming fiscal year. Available here are the April 24 letter to Congressional appropriations committees, and statement on needed additional investments5. […]