Webinar: Assisting People with Disabilities Enroll in Health Coverage
Presented by the American Association on Health and Disability
In this special webinar presented on October 24, 2017, Karl Cooper, Director of Public Health Programs at the American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD), helps you think about what questions a person with a disability needs to think about when they are considering their health care options in the Marketplace and provides an introduction to the resources available through the National Disability Navigator Resource Collaborative (NDNRC). Additionally, it addresses disability etiquette and basic accessibility considerations for anyone doing enrollment work.
Presentation Slides
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Overview
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- AAHD mission
- Health disparities for people with disabilities
- Disability law and the Affordable Care Act
National Disability Navigator Resource Collaborative (NDNRC)
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- Overview of resources available through NDNRC
- Resource: Guide to Disability for Health Insurance Navigators
- Resource: Topical and population-specific fact sheets
- Community Outreach Collaboratives
Considerations When Assessing Health Options
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Health Insurance Jeopardy: It’s not about the answer. It’s about asking the right question!
- Topical questions
- Population specific questions
- Disability etiquette
- Resource: Health Insurance Jeopardy Series | View NDNRC YouTube channel
Ongoing Challenges
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- Limited provider networks
- Limited formularies
- Discriminatory pharmacy design
- Plan transparency
- High out-of-pocket costs
- Confusion on the definition of “rehabilitation” and “habilitation” services and supports
- Confusion on the coverage of prosthetic devices and durable medical equipment
- Confusion about coordinating exchange coverage with Medicare and Medicaid
- Delays in getting plan information once they are enrolled
- Communication Issues for deaf and hard of hearing
Disability Etiquette
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- People with all types of disabilities
- People with mobility disabilities
- People who are blind or low vision
- People who are deaf or hard of hearing
- People with speech and language disorders
- People with cognitive or intellectual disabilities
- People with mental health or behavioral health disabilities
- Disability accessibility and accommodations
Q&A
Additional Resources
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American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) | Find out more
AAHD | National Disability Navigator Resource Collaborative (NDNRC) | Find out more
AAHD | NDNRC: Guide to Disability for Health Insurance Navigators | View guide
AAHD | NDNRC: Topical and population-specific fact sheets | View fact sheets
AAHD | NDNRC: Health Insurance Jeopardy Series | View NDNRC YouTube channel
Beyond the Basics Webinar Series | View all webinars
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