This fact sheet is intended to give Navigators, Assisters and Certified Application Counselors an idea of the questions and informational needs that people with disabilities may have about Medicaid when they are looking into purchasing private insurance in the Marketplace Q1. What is Medicaid? A. In all states, Medicaid provides health coverage for some low-income people, […]
This fact sheet is to clarify some of the issues that may arise for Navigators when applicants and participants in the Marketplace need reasonable accommodations or policy modifications from Navigators, Assistors and Certified Application Counselors.1 It is intended to be a practical supplement that will help Navigators to evaluate how to best help consumers with […]
This fact sheet is intended to help Navigators, connectors and assisters understand why it is important to identify and build relationships with local disability and affinity organizations Q1. Some of the people I am assisting are individuals with disabilities. Should I learn more about community resources that might help them? A. While your primary role […]
This fact sheet is intended to help Navigators answer specific questions that people with disabilities might ask about prescription medication benefits when they are considering buying health insurance through the Marketplace Q1. What do I need to know about prescription drug coverage as I evaluate plans I am considering purchasing? A. Prescription drugs are included […]
This fact sheet is intended to help Navigators answer specific questions that people with disabilities might ask about rehabilitation and habilitation services and devices benefits when they are considering buying health insurance through the Marketplace Q1. What do I need to know about rehabilitation and habilitation services and devices? A. Health plans available through the […]
A campaign that supports the implementation of Guidelines and Programming to empower people with disability to lead health, active lifestyles. Founding Partners National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition American Association on Health and Disability Center on Disability at The Public Health Institute Commit to Inclusion supports […]
Nicole S. Bell, Sc.D., Carolyn E. Schwartz, Sc.D., Thomas C. Harford, Ph.D., Ilyssa E. Hollander, M.P.H., Paul J. Amoroso, M.D.† †This project has been supported by a grant from the U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command (grant W81XWH-06-2-0028). We can think of no conflicts of interest that might bias our work or that might […]
Robert Hock, Ph.D., Brian K. Ahmedani, Ph.D. Published Online: August 06, 2012 Disability and Health Journal, October 2012 Volume 5, Issue 4, Pages 298–304 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2012.06.002 Abstract Background Health professionals incorporate parent reports into the diagnosis and treatment of children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Yet little is known about the contextual forces that may shape […]
Monika Mitra, Ph.D., Karen Bogen, Ph.D., Linda M. Long-Bellil, Ph.D., J.D., Dennis Heaphy, M.Ed., M.P.H. Disability and Health Journal Volume 4, Issue 4, Pages 219–228, October 2011 Abstract Background Home and community-based services (HCBS) are vital to the health and well-being of persons with disabilities. However, no previous population-based studies have examined the prevalence of […]
Catherine A. Okoro, M.S., Lela R. McKnight-Eily, Ph.D., Tara W. Strine, M.P.H., John E. Crews, Ph.D., James B. Holt, Ph.D., Lina S. Balluz, Sc.D. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341 Disability and Health Journal Volume 4, Issue 2, Pages 78–90, April 2011 Published […]