November 13, 2015
DREDF submitted comments on proposed regulations issued under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, on non-discrimination in federally funded and federally conducted healthcare activities and programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and the federal and state marketplaces.
Comments on Federal Health IT Strategic Plan 2015-2020
February 6, 2015
DREDF commented on the urgent need to track disability status, specific functional impairment, and reasonable accommodation or policy modifications needed as a first critical step needed to measure and understand the health disparities experienced by people with disabilities.
Recommendations for Changes to NAIC’s Network Adequacy Model Act
January 12, 2015
We urged NAIC to strengthen its proposed Network Adequacy Model Act by calling for physical and programmatic access criteria to be included in evaluating the capacity of health care provider networks to adequately serve diverse patient populations.
Comments on Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2016
December 26, 2014
DREDF submitted comments on HHS proposed rules affecting implementation of portions of the Affordable Care Act that directly affect people with disabilities. In addition to supporting comments submitted by the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), we urged HHS to issue comprehensive language access standards and technical support for navigator and non-navigator assistance personnel to ensure that people with communication disabilities have equal access to the Health Insurance Marketplace.
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 and colleagues submit extensive comments to HHS
September 30, 2013
DREDF and colleagues submit extensive comments to US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits discrimination in healthcare.
Information Regarding Nondiscrimination in Health Programs
September 30, 2013
DREDF and colleagues submit extensive comments to US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits discrimination in healthcare. Our comments were endorsed by fifty–seven diverse disability rights, health policy, consumer advocacy, racial and ethnic health disparity, public health, and research organizations nationwide.
Affordable Care Act Enrollee Satisfaction Surveys
August 27, 2013
DREDF comments on Information Collection Activities consisting of Affordable Care Act surveys on Marketplaces and Qualified Health Plans.
DREDF Comment on ACA Exchange Surveys
August 27, 2013
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) on its proposed Enrollee Satisfaction Surveys on the Health Insurance Marketplace and Qualified Health Plans (QHPs). DREDF is a leading national law and policy center that works to advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development. We are committed to eliminating barriers and increasing access to insurance coverage and effective healthcare for people with disabilities, and eliminating persistent health disparities that affect the length and quality of their lives.
Comments on Proposed Health Reform Regulations
April 9, 2013
A coalition of 20 public interest and legal services groups has submitted a letter on proposed regulations related to California’s implementation of federal health care reform.