AAHD has joined the Partnership to Improve Patient Care (PIPC) comments to CMS on proposed rules implementing ACA Section 1557 nondiscrimination requirements; the October 3 PIPC comments are 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.
ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination – Disability and Aging Collaborative (5)
AAHD has joined the Disability and Aging Collaborative (DAC) comments to CMS on proposed rules implementing ACA Section 1557 nondiscrimination requirements; the October 3 DAC comments are here: PDF. […]
Medicare Part D Prescription Medications Open Enrollment Guide
AAHD has joined the Medicare Access for Patients Rx (MAPRx) 2023 Medicare Part D open enrollment guide. The guide is here: PDF. […]
ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination – Habilitation Services (4)
AAHD has joined the Habilitation Benefits Coalition (HAB) comments to CMS on proposed rules implementing ACA Section 1557 requirements; the October 3 HAB comments are here: PDF. […]
ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination – Disability Consortium (3)
AAHD has joined the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) comments to CMS on proposed rules implementing ACA Section 1557 requirements; the October 3 CCD comments are here: PDF. […]
ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination – Rehabilitation Services (2)
AAHD has joined the Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR) comments to CMS on proposed rules implementing ACA Section 1557 nondiscrimination requirements; the October 3 CPR comments are here: PDF. […]
ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination – Independence Through Medicare and Medicaid (1)
AAHD has joined the Independence Through Medicare and Medicaid (ITEM) Coalition comments to CMS on proposed rules implementing ACA Section 1557 nondiscrimination requirements; the October 3 ITEM comments are here: PDF. […]
House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans – Disability Policies – Disability Consortium Response
AAHD has joined the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) response to the House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans July 27 white paper – Disability Policies in the 21st Century: Building Opportunities for Work and Inclusion – and Committee Republicans RFI. There are several recommendations in the CCD statement that AAHD has no formal position on, […]
Access to Medicaid and Medicare Non-Emergency Medical Transportation – H.R. 8841
Legislation (HR 8841) has been introduced to provide access to critical medical transportation. Available here are: (1) February 14 56 advocates support statement, including AAHD; (2) Rep Cardenas statement; (3) Rep Carter statement; (4) RSNAT fact sheet; and (5) page one of HR 8841: Click here for PDF. […]
National Center on Health Statistics – Appropriations
AAHD has joined the Friends of NCHS asking appropriate and helpful funding for NCHS; the September 16 letter is here:PDF. […]