Public Policy
Health Care Policy Position Statement
This Health Care Policy Position Statement encompasses children and adults wtih physical, mental, emotional, behavioral, developmental disabilities or other special needs.
Disability and chronic conditions are a natural and normal part of the human experience that in no way diminishes a person's right to meaningful and effective medical care and optimal health outcomes; disability is distinct from health, and health care must be provided regardless or a person's disability or ongoing health condition.¹
Adults and children with disabilities must have dependable, person-centered comprehensive, coordinated quality health care in the community with access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance.
_______________________________ 1 World Health Organization, 2001; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Improve the Health and Wellness of Persons with Disabilities. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General, 2005.
What's New
Grants Available for Families Struggling with Child Health-Related Expenses
December 03, 2009
United HealthCare Children's Foundation has announced that new grants are available to help children who need critical health care treatment, services, or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their parents' health benefit plans.
Healthy Kids for A Healthy Oregon
October 12, 2009
Healthy Kids is free or low-cost health care coverage for Oregon children who don’t have health insurance.
Family and Community Together (FACT) is a family leadership coalition working to facilitate positive change in policies, systems and attitudes affecting Oregonians with disabilities or chronic health concerns and their families. More about FACT ...