AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined a Senator Markey (MA) led effort with Senator Moore Capito (WV) and Representatives Magaziner (RI) and Cammack (FL) legislation to alleviate administrative burdens in Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Social Security faced by caregivers. The Senate bill number is S. 1227; no bill number has yet been assigned in […]
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.
Home Medical Equipment (DMEPOS) under Medicare (HR 2005)
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the ITEM (Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid) Coalition support of HR 2005 – Medicare support of home medical equipment (DMEPOS). The April 1 ITEM letter is here: PDF. […]
House and Senate Appropriations Democratic Leaders Letter to HHS on HHS Restructuring
Available here is the March 31 letter of Representative DeLauro and Senators Murray and Baldwin – Democratic appropriations leaders: PDF. […]
HHS Announced HHS Restructuring, Elimination of ACL (Administration for Community Living), Creation of Administration for a Healthy America, Merging HRSA-SAMHSA-AHRQ-Others – National Health Council
AAHD is a member of the National Health Council (NHC) The March 31 NHC letter to HHS is here: PDF. […]
Anti-Obesity Medications Coverage Under Medicare and Medicaid
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined a letter to OMB, led by the ITEM (Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid) Coalition and Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR), supporting expanded Medicare and Medicaid coverage of anti-obesity medications. The March 28 letter is here: PDF. […]
Safeguarding Children’s Health in Medicaid and CHIP
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 342 organizations in a First Focus led letter to Congress requesting no Medicaid and CHIP cuts to safeguard children’s health. The March 28 First Focus led letter is here: PDF. […]
HHS Announced HHS Restructuring, Elimination of ACL (Administration for Community Living), Creation of Administration for a Healthy America, Merging HRSA-SAMHSA-AHRQ-Others – Disability and Aging Collaborative
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Disability and Aging Collaborative (DAC) statement expressing dismay at HHS proposals to eliminate ACL. The March 28 DAC statement is here: PDF. […]
HHS Announced HHS Restructuring, Elimination of ACL (Administration for Community Living), Creation of Administration for a Healthy America, Merging HRSA-SAMHSA-AHRQ-Others – AAPD and 400 Organizations
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 400 organizations led by AAPD (American Association of People with Disabilities) letter to Congress expressing dismay at HHS proposals to eliminate ACL, undermine OCR, and merge SAMHSA. The March 28 AAPD led letter is here: PDF. […]
HHS Announced HHS Restructuring, Elimination of ACL (Administration for Community Living), Creation of Administration for a Healthy America, Merging HRSA-SAMHSA-AHRQ-Others – Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD)
AAHD is an active member of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD). Available here is the March 28 CCD task force co-chairs statement on the dismantling of ACL; merger folding of SAMHSA; and undermining of OCR: PDF. […]
HHS Announced HHS Restructuring, Elimination of ACL (Administration for Community Living), Creation of Administration for a Healthy America, Merging HRSA-SAMHSA-AHRQ-Others – Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition
AAHD, a steering committee member, has joined the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition (DRRC) submitting comments to the HHS Secretary on the restructuring plan that would eliminate ACL. The March 27 HHS press release and HHS fact sheet, and, the March 28 DRRC letter are here: HHS Reorg Fact Sheet – March 27, 2025 HHS […]