Healthcare Access

Like A Bad Zombie Movie, Obamacare Repeal Is Back!

Orange County Residents Sue County and State Agencies

December 21, 2016
Orange County Residents Sue County and State Agencies for Discrimination in Medical Services Against Persons with HIV
Despite Advances In Education, Awareness, And Legal Protections Such As The ADA Passed 26 Years Ago, People Living With HIV Continue To Face Stigma And Discrimination — Including Health Care.

Californians who use Medi-Cal: Have you experienced problems with transportation?

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February 5, 2016
DREDF is seeking examples of problems that Medi–Cal beneficiaries in California have experienced with obtaining non–medical transportation to needed services or treatments covered by Medi–Cal, including Denti–Cal.

Improving Access to Health Care for People with Disabilities

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November 28, 2014
DREDF releases self-directed health care training modules for aging and disability organizations. Improving Access to Health Care for People with Disabilities is intended to help senior, disability, and affinity organizations to develop their capacity to assist people with disabilities access health care and long-term services and supports (LTSS).

It’s What We Hoped Would Happen: HEALTHCARE STORIES

New Guide to Disability for Healthcare Marketplace Navigators

January 9, 2014
The Guide to Disability for Healthcare Insurance Marketplace Navigators, written by DREDF's Mary Lou Breslin and Silvia Yee, is now available (free registration required). The Guide builds the ACA marketplace navigators' disability literacy so that they provide accommodation and support, correctly identify issues, and give accurate information.

DREDF represents the American Diabetes Association in the California Supreme Court

May 28, 2013
DREDF is representing the American Diabetes Association (ADA) with co–counsel Reed Smith, LLP, as intervenor in a case of critical importance to California schoolchildren with diabetes and their rights to diabetes health related services in school and during school–sponsored activities. The case is set for hearing before the California Supreme Court on May 29, 2013, and a decision will issue within 90 days.

Comments on Single Streamlined Insurance Marketplace Application

February 28, 2013
DREDF provides detailed comments to CMS on the proposed Single Streamlined Insurance Marketplace Application, which states will use to enroll people into health insurance programs.

New Dispatches From the Front Lines of Health Care

February 22, 2013
DREDF is pleased to announce the release of our newest HEALTHCARE STORIES that feature people with developmental disabilities and their families, and an intrepid primary healthcare provider who has defined the field of developmental medicine.

Identifying and Selecting LTSS Outcome Measures

January 25, 2013
DREDF, in collaboration with the National Senior Citizens Law Center (NSCLC) releases, "Identifying and Selecting Long–Term Services and Supports Outcome Measures," a guide for advocates.