Medicaid Reconciliation Law (HR 1): Work and Community Engagement Requirements: CMS Interim Final Rules – U.S. District Court Vacates Part of the Medical Frailty Rule – Massachusetts vs Oz Links to Judgment; Order; and Opinion are here: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Judgment of October 29, 2026 Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Order on Motion for Summary Judgment of […]
Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS): Direct Care Worker Compensation CMS Reporting Requirement Direct Care Worker Compensation Reporting Requirement letter (CMS SMD 26-005) to State Medicaid Directors from Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) – October 9. Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS): Enhancing the 1915 © (11) Waiver Authority Use How […]
September 30, 2026 Re: Letter of Support for the DNAI Act The Honorable Greg Landsman United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Kim Schrier United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Buddy Carter United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Tom Barrett United States House of […]
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) response to HUD on proposed strategies to reduce homelessness. CCD explains the importance of retaining a “housing first” approach. Available here is the PDF of the October 13th CCD letter to HUD. Accessibility Note: The PDF document linked in the paragraph […]
September 30, 2026 Re: Letter of Support for the DNAI Act The Honorable Greg Landsman United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Kim Schrier United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Buddy Carter United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Tom Barrett United States House of […]
Texas vs Kennedy: Defend Community Living Coalition Briefing DCIC Community Briefing on Texas v. Kennedy and Community Integration coalition briefing; National Councile on Independent Living – October 8 coalition briefing – awaiting briefing materials web site upload. Texas vs Kennedy – Final Court Judgment State of Texas et al., Plaintiffs, v. Robert F. Kennedy, […]
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Disability and Aging Collaborative (DAC) and Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) writing Congress encouraging legislative extension of the Medicaid Money Follows the Person program and spousal impoverishment protections. Available here is the October 8 DAC-CCD letter. The PDF document linked in the paragraph above has not […]
Olmstead: House Resolution Recognizing and Honoring (H. Res. 1586) H.Res.1586 – 119th Congress (2025-2026): Recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C.; Congress.gov; Library of Congress (2025-2026) – September 28. Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS): Ensuring Health and Welfare in HCBS Self-Directed Services – Findings and Policy Option Ensuring […]
AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined 45 organizations, largely national mental health organizations, led by Inseparable, supporting Doctors, Not AI Legislation (HR 10210). The legislation would require and support independent clinical judgment and health plan review transparency. An identical letter by Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) members, including AAHD, has also been sent. The two […]
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) stands with the disability community in criticizing new federal developments that affect enforcement of the Olmstead decision. Olmstead is what ensures that states comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act to promote community living for people with disabilities. This […]