Tag Archives: Affordable Care Act

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

August 13, 2019access to health care, Affordable Care Act, discrimination, healthcare rationing, HHS, medical neglect, Our News & Commentary Blog, public commentAffordable Care Act, public comment, Section 1557Diane Coleman

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 →

NDY in National Disability Leadership Alliance: Opposing Cuts To Vital Healthcare

March 10, 2017Affordable Care Act, congress, national disability leadership alliance, Our News & Commentary BlogAffordable Care Act, Congress, healthcare policies, National Disability Leadership AllianceDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: NDY is a member of the Steering Committee of the National Disability Leadership Alliance. The Steering Committee consists of 15 national organizations run by people with disabilities. Below is a press release issued by NDLA in connection with a letter joined by over 200 disability groups opposing Congressional efforts to cut healthcare and … Continue reading NDY in National Disability Leadership Alliance: Opposing Cuts To Vital Healthcare →

Disability Rights Organizations Issue Statement Opposing Assisted Suicide Laws and Supporting Health Care

February 13, 2017"death with dignity", Affordable Care Act, aid in dying, assisted suicide, Our News & Commentary BlogAffordable Care Act, aid in dying, assisted suicide, death with dignityDiane Coleman

To be released on the occasion of the House Committee markup of a Disapproval Resolution on the District of Columbia assisted suicide bill We, as disability rights organizations, oppose the legalization of assisted suicide, which is a dangerous and harmful public policy. We also support the continuation of the Affordable Care Act and everything it does … Continue reading Disability Rights Organizations Issue Statement Opposing Assisted Suicide Laws and Supporting Health Care →