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The Senate is still flailing to come to agreement on extending Medicaid relief for states. After failing to get enough votes last week from both Democrats and Republicans, the Senate was unable to pass a bill that has been languishing for eight weeks to give states additional Medicaid support. 
Protestors with disabilities from the group ADAPT interrupted Speaker Nancy Pelosi last week during a speech she was giving to the Campaign For America’s Future. The group was unhappy that Congress has not passed the Community Choice Act even though Congress included a version of it in recent health reform legislation. The Washington Post recently held an event to discuss Health Reform And Its Implications. The event was hosted by Kaiser Health News who videotaped the discussion. The recent healthcare reform legislation is supposed to put an end to lifetime caps on health insurance benefits beginning in September of this year but health insurance companies are alleging a loophole that they believe allows them to continue the caps for up to another year.
Find out how recently enacted healthcare and insurance reforms affects people with disabilities.
MoreDownload the PDF version of this post United Spinal Association and NSCIA’s public policy collaboration has prepared an analysis of how the new law interfaces with disability. We highlight improvements and discuss problems that still exist. Read on to become an instant expert. Considering all of the recent
The passage of health care reform is a true testimony to the American spirit and our ability to adapt and triumph over the most daunting challenges. Although at times it seemed hopeless, we rolled up our sleeves, dusted ourselves off, and fought even harder. And guess what, it paid off.
We’ve sacrificed our blood, sweat, and tears to ensure people with disabilities and other pre-existing conditions––and all Americans––have access to affordable healthcare coverage. Our fight is almost over, but don’t take your gloves off just yet. As the Democrats are pushing closer to final votes on health reform, the Republicans have been trying to persuade Americans that health reform is a bad deal. Let us know why you are either for or against health reform.
Medicare recipients will continue to receive critical outpatient therapy without fear of having to pay out-of-pocket costs.
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