AAHD has joined the Medicare Access for Patients Rx (MAPRx) issuing an enrollee guide. The guide 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.
Expanding Access To Telehealth for Medicare Beneficiaries with Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder
AAHD has joined the Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) supporting efforts to strengthen access to telehealth under Medicare, including an emphasis on audio-only devices. The October 5 MHLG letter is here: PDF. […]
Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) Ready for Senate Introduction
Senator Mazie Hirono (HI) and 8 Senate colleagues have issued a press release stating their efforts at Senate introduction of HEAA. AAHD is a supporter of the HEAA legislation. The official introduction is complicated by the COVID-19 impact on official convening. Senator Hirono’s press release and the list of the 200 + organizational endorsers are […]
Expanding Access To Telehealth for Medicare Beneficiaries with Disabilities
AAHD has joined the Coalition To Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR) supporting efforts to strengthen access to telehealth under Medicare. The October 2 CPR letter is here: PDF. […]
Medicare Physician and Professional Fee Schedule – Disability Interests and Concerns (Part 2)
AAHD has joined the Coalition To Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR) commenting to CMS on proposed Medicare physician and professional fees. The CPR letter supports the expansion of Telehealth, creation of a Medicare fee for evaluation and management, expresses concern for the potential reduction in specialty services for persons with disabilities, and opposes limits placed on “maintenance […]
Medicare Physician and Professional Fee Schedule – Disability Interests and Concerns
AAHD has joined the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Task Force on Health commenting to CMS on proposed Medicare physician and professional fees. The CCD letter supports the expansion of Telehealth, creation of a Medicare fee for evaluation and management, and expresses concern for the potential reduction in specialty services for persons with disabilities. […]
Senators Introduce Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act
AAHD has joined over 50 national organizations endorsing Senate legislation that would dedicate $4.5 billion funding for a public health infrastructure program. The legislation is sponsored by Senator Murray (WA) and 18 of her Senate colleagues. Available here are the Senator’s press release and legislative summary, which lists the endorsing organizations. […]
Race and Ethnicity Data in Social Security Programs, Including SSI and SSDI
AAHD has joined Social Security and legal advocates asking that the Social Security Administration (SSA) collect and regularly report race and ethnicity data in SSA programs. The October 1 letter is here: PDF. […]
Telehealth Services in Rural Communities (S. 4211)
AAHD has joined the Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) endorsing S. 4211 – telehealth in rural communities support. The Sept 22 letter is here: PDF. […]
House Passes Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Coverage (HR 3935)
The House of Representatives passed on Sept 22 HR 3935 – continuing Medicaid coverage of NEMT. The bill passed unanimously with a voice vote. Passage of HR 3935 was led by Representatives Sanford Bishop (D-GA), Tom Graves (R-GA), Buddy Carter (R-GA), Tony Cardenas (D-CA), the chair and ranking members of the Energy and Commerce Committee […]