American Association on Health and Disability

12/22/2025

Your health coverage isn't just for emergencies. All Marketplace plans cover the essentials:

Mental Health services

Doctor Visits

FREE Preventive Care (like checkups and vaccines)

Visit https://getcoveredamerica.org/ today and sign up


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12/17/2025

Confused by deductibles and premiums? You are not alone! The process of applying for the right health coverage can be tricky, but free, expert help is available to guide you through the enrollment process. Find local enrollment assistance to help get you covered this open enrollment period at: https://getcoveredamerica.org/


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12/15/2025

Our final of 2025 reviews the legal protections that help combat discrimination against people with disabilities, with a focus on healthcare:
https://aahd.us/2025/12/health-equity/

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Health equity becomes more possible when every person with a disability can access the supports and services they need to live a full life. Through legal and policy approaches, US public health institutions are helping to improve the systems and environments that affect health day to day for people....

12/15/2025

Just days away from the deadline for Americans to sign up for coverage that starts January 1, senators decided to let premiums double or more for 22 million Americans who rely on these premium tax credits to make coverage affordable.

The millions who buy coverage as individuals now just have a few days to decide how to handle these massive premiums spikes, including whether to opt for lower-level plans with unaffordable deductibles, or to drop coverage entirely.

The Senate may have failed to deliver, but the House of Representatives still has a chance to do the right thing. Many House members in both parties have publicly supported extending the tax credits; now is the time to step up and get it done.

12/15/2025

Open Enrollment Update: Today is the last day to enroll in a Marketplace plan for coverage that starts on January 1st. Check out your options at Healthcare.gov

Don’t assume that health coverage is out of reach for you. Open Enrollment is the perfect time to check the marketplace. You may be surprised to find a plan that covers your health care needs! Visit healthcare.gov for a plan that’s right for you.

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12/12/2025

Most Americans say government has a responsibility to ensure health care coverage: https://pewrsr.ch/495emca

12/12/2025

12/10/2025

The Marketplace is STILL open. Despite all of the noise, you can still find a health coverage plan that works for you by visiting healthcare.gov today. Your health, your plan, your choice.



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12/09/2025

We’re now accepting applications for the 2026 Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability! This award is made each year to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies related to the broad field of disability & health. Applications accepted through March 6, 2026: https://aahd.us/initiatives/scholarship/

12/04/2025

Don’t assume that health coverage is out of reach for you. Open Enrollment is the perfect time to check the marketplace. You may be surprised to find a plan that covers your health care needs! Visit healthcare.gov for a plan that’s right for you.

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12/04/2025

Brandeis University is doing a research study about how young people with disabilities take care of their sexual health. You must be between 15 - 25 years old to participate. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/SRH-Study or send an email to youthstudy@brandeis.edu.

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12/03/2025

This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, remember: if we want to make real progress that supports the health of people with disabilities, that means ending poverty, creating fair employment, and building truly welcoming communities. Disability inclusion must be at the center of everything we do. It’s not just the goal; It’s the only way we get there.

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