Category Archives: Affordable Care Act

Anita Cameron Testified At “People’s Hearing” for In-Home Services

Anita Cameron, Not Dead Yet Director of Minority Outreach, testified at ADAPT’s “People’s Hearing” on October 2, 2020, to press for full federal funding for home and community based long term services and supports. Anita makes a passionate appeal for the preservation of the Affordable Care Act, which has provisions for people like her with … Continue reading Anita Cameron Testified At “People’s Hearing” for In-Home Services

Carrie Ann Lucas & Bill Peace Insurance Denials Inspire NDY Comment On Section 1557

The Trump administration has proposed changes to rules against disability discrimination by healthcare providers and insurers under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. While the current rules did not effectively protect Carrie Ann Lucas or Bill Peace, gutting those rules would only rob people with disabilities and others of a legal “leg to stand … Continue reading Carrie Ann Lucas & Bill Peace Insurance Denials Inspire NDY Comment On Section 1557

Not Dead Yet Opposes Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Nomination To the U.S. Supreme Court

A central goal of Not Dead Yet is to voice disability opposition to legalization of assisted suicide. Therefore, people might wonder why Not Dead Yet opposes the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, who has expressed views against assisted suicide. We oppose his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court because his written court opinions and expressed views threaten … Continue reading Not Dead Yet Opposes Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Nomination To the U.S. Supreme Court

NDY Release: Disability Advocates Protest American Health Care Act

[Note: This is NDY’s version of ADAPT’s Press Release, slightly revised to include a quote from Anita Cameron, who joined other disability activists for these protests.] Contacts: Bruce Darling: (585) 370-6690 Anita Cameron (720) 413-9064 Disability Advocates Protest Senate Leader Over Cuts to Medicaid for Millions of Elderly and Disabled Americans (June 22, 2017, Washington D.C.) Today, … Continue reading NDY Release: Disability Advocates Protest American Health Care Act

Anita Cameron: American Health Care Act and Doctor Prescribed Suicide

The American Health Care Act (AHCA) is dangerous for people with disabilities. If passed, among other things, it will most likely eliminate affordable insurance coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, cut $834 billion from Medicaid over ten years (most people with disabilities, including seniors, rely on Medicaid for personal care, long-term care services and supports … Continue reading Anita Cameron: American Health Care Act and Doctor Prescribed Suicide