The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD), which funds and operates the NDNRC, has released a statement calling on Congress to address health care reform in a responsible way. To download a copy of the statement, click here. The AAHD statement also incorporates the eight key protections outlined by the NDNRC that we believe […] Read More »
Medicaid Expansion Improves Disability Employment Rates
An article in the American Journal of Public Health was posted earlier this week which examines the effect that Medicaid expansion has had on workforce participation for people with disabilities. The article demonstrates that the workforce participation rate for people with disabilities is significantly higher in states where Medicaid has been expanded v. states where it […] Read More »
NDNRC Releases Statement on Preserving ACA Protections
Today, the NDNRC is releasing a statement entitled “Preserve the Protections Provided by the Affordable Care Act” where we call on the incoming Congress and Trump Administration to preserve key protections provided in the ACA which have a direct effect on people with disabilities. These protections include: Prohibition against denial of coverage for pre-existing conditions Guaranteed […] Read More »
Health Insurance Marketplace Remains Open
In light of last week’s election, there have been many questions that consumers have had regarding what it means for coverage through the ACA marketplace. As we stated last week, it is important to remember that the health insurance marketplace remains open and enrollment continues. In fact, the day after the election 100,000 people enrolled for […] Read More »
Disability Resources for OE4
Open Enrollment Year 4 (OE4) will be starting soon and if you’re looking for a promotional brochure to use for people with disabilities, check out the handout entitled “Time to Check Your Health Insurance.” This brochure was prepared by the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities and highlights the issues consumers need to think about during […] Read More »
AAHD Joins Recommendations for Next Administration on ACA Enrollment
The American Association on Health and Disability is pleased to join Enroll America in its five recommendations for the next administration to help keep health insurance premiums affordable and make it easier for consumers to enroll through the marketplace. The five recommendations are as follows: Invest in an aggressive outreach effort to reach the remaining […] Read More »
Access Board Sets Standards for Accessible Medical Equipment
On Wednesday, the US Access Board approved new standards for accessible medical diagnostic equipment. These new rules were authorized by the Affordable Care Act and will ensure people with disabilities have access to and use of medical equipment, such as exam tables, weight scales, radiological equipment and mammography equipment. To read more about the new rules, […] Read More »
CHRIL Webinar Will Share Early Findings
The Collaborative on Health Reform and Independent Living (CHRIL) will be hosting a webinar later this month where they will be sharing the early findings from the first year of their research on the Affordable Care Act and people with disabilities. The webinar will focus on three research projects of the CHRIL: Gil Gimm will answer […] Read More »
Reeve Foundation Releases Policy Briefs on Paralysis and Health Care Access
NDNRC Partner, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, has released three new policy briefs on paralysis and its effect on access to health care. Some highlights from the policy briefs include the following stats: 5,357,980 people – roughly 1.7% of US population are paralyzed. Of those, 1,462,220 have a spinal cord injury. An estimated 397,309 Americans – […] Read More »
NDNRC Videos Highlight Benefits of Medicaid
Earlier this year, we shared a report by the Kaiser Family Foundation which estimated that approximately 8.8 million people remain uninsured but would be eligible for Medicaid or CHIP if they would apply. (To see our news item on that report, click here.) This week, the NDNRC has released three new videos which highlight the […] Read More »
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