Hosted by Andrew Pulrang<\/strong>, Gregg Beratan<\/strong>, and Alice Wong<\/strong>, #CripTheVote Twitter chats explored various policy issues important to people with disabilities this year. Our 13th Twitter chat will focus on healthcare and we are thrilled to have two guest hosts who are passionate about this subject: Ari Ne\u2019eman<\/strong> and Maelee Johnson<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n Since this will be our final chat before Election Day, it will be 90 minutes and chock-full of good stuff. You can find the questions for this chat in this post. <\/span>The Twitter chat will be archived in Storify for anyone who would like to see it in chronological order at a later date.<\/span><\/p>\n Follow<\/span> @AndrewPulrang<\/span><\/a> @DisVisibility<\/span><\/a> @GreggBeratan<\/span><\/a> @aneeman<\/span><\/a> @Mae_DayJ<\/span><\/a> on Twitter<\/span><\/p>\n When it\u2019s time, search #CripTheVote<\/a> on Twitter for the series of live tweets under the ‘Live’ tab to follow the full conversation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you might be overwhelmed by the volume of tweets and only want to see the chat\u2019s questions, check @DisVisibility\u2019s tweets. Each question will tweeted 4-5 minutes apart.<\/span><\/p>\n Use the hashtag<\/span> #CripTheVote<\/span> when you tweet. If you can\u2019t join us on 10\/30, feel free to tweet anytime before or after with the hashtag.<\/span><\/p>\n If you don\u2019t use Twitter, check out the live-stream:<\/span><\/p>\n http:\/\/twubs.com\/CripTheVote<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Check out this explanation of how to participate in a chat by Ruti Regan: <\/span>https:\/\/storify.com\/RutiRegan\/examplechat<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Welcome to our chat on healthcare w\/ guest hosts <\/span>@aneeman<\/span><\/a> & <\/span>@Mae_DayJ<\/span><\/a>! Please remember to use the<\/span> #CripTheVote<\/span><\/a> hashtag when you tweet<\/span><\/p>\n Quick reminder: this chat will be 90 minutes instead of the usual hour. Feel free to take breaks!<\/span> #CripTheVote<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n If you respond to a question such as Q1, your tweet should follow this format: \u201cA1 [your message] <\/span>#CripTheVote<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n During this chat, \u2018healthcare coverage\u2019 can refer to #Medicaid, #Medicare, employer-based insurance…#CripTheVote 1\/2<\/span><\/p>\n … insurance from a state or federal exchange, Veteran’s Health Admin., Children’s Health Insurance Program, or other #CripTheVote 2\/2<\/span><\/p>\n Q1 If you are willing, share with us the type of healthcare coverage you have & how important it is to your life. #CripTheVote <\/span><\/p>\n Q2 Have you faced any challenges or barriers in becoming eligible, affording, or keeping your current healthcare insurance? #CripTheVote<\/span><\/p>\n Q3 If you used to be uninsured or are currently uninsured, how does lack of coverage impact your life as a disabled person? #CripTheVote<\/span><\/p>\n In the last 2 debates, Trump said he would repeal the Affordable Care Act and many in the community #CripTheVote tweeted about it<\/span><\/p>\n The ACA requires insurance plans to cover preventive care and they cannot deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions #CripTheVote <\/span><\/p>\n Q4 Describe how Obamacare changed your life (if it has). What are the strengths\/drawbacks about the ACA for disabled people? #CripTheVote <\/span><\/p>\n Q5 What are your fears when politicians say they want to repeal the ACA? How would your life change if it was repealed? #CripTheVote<\/span><\/p>\n Many disabled people go into medical debt or spend a lot $$$ for meds, therapies, hospital stays, supplies, DME, etc #CripTheVote<\/span><\/p>\n Q6 What are some things you need for your health that aren’t covered? #CripTheVote<\/span><\/p>\n Q7 Finding a primary care doc can be hard. For disabled people who need specialists it can be tougher. Tell us your stories. #CripTheVote<\/span><\/p>\n Q8 <\/span>Should Long Term Services and Supports be part of healthcare policy, or separate? Should integration be the goal? \u00a0<\/span>#CripTheVote<\/span><\/p>\n Q9 What’s your stance on legalization of medical marijuana? What other forms of pain relief do you rely on? #CripTheVote<\/span><\/p>\n Q10 What is missing in the conversation about the abuse of opioids & prescription meds that non-disabled folks don’t get? #CripTheVote<\/span><\/p>\n Q11 Mental health care is often separate from local health systems in general. What changes can improve access to MH services? #CripTheVote<\/span><\/p>\n Q12 What are some changes or recommendations you’d like to make about medical treatment for specific disabilities? #CripTheVote<\/span><\/p>\n Q13 Only recently, clinical studies considered differences gender & race. How can research be more inclusive of disabled ppl? #CripTheVote<\/span><\/p>\n Q14 The health disparities btwn disabled & non-disabled ppl are shocking. What have you seen & experienced? How can it change? #CripTheVote<\/span><\/p>\n Q15 Why do so many people associate disability w\/ poor health? How do you participate in wellness and physical activity? \u00a0#CripTheVote<\/span><\/p>\n Q16 What is your dream healthcare scenario? What would the system and services look like? How would it serve all people well? #CripTheVote<\/span><\/p>\n This ends our #CripTheVote chat on healthcare. Many thanks to everyone who participated. Please continue the convo!<\/span><\/p>\n This Twitter chat will be archived in Storify later this evening. Look for the link with the hashtag #CripTheVote<\/span><\/p>\n Snapshot of Where Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Stand on Seven Health Care Issues<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Kaiser Family Foundation, October 6, 2016<\/p>\n As Medicaid loses stigma, election may cloud its future<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Associated Press, October 24, 2016<\/p>\n Treated Like Addicts<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Christopher Zara, October 24, 2016, Vice News<\/p>\n Health Care Law\u2019s Beneficiaries Reflect Its Strengths, and Its Faults<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Abby Goodnough and Reed Abelson, October 14, 2016, New York Times<\/p>\n The Public Health Statistic that Fails Disabled People<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Reid Knight, October 19, 2016, Rooted in Rights<\/p>\n How Gaps In Mental Health Care Play Out In Emergency Rooms<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Shefali Luthra, October 17, 2016, NPR<\/p>\n About the Affordable Care Act<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Healthcare Coverage and Access<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n The Commonwealth Fund<\/p>\n Healthcare Access<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund<\/p>\n Health Care<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n National Council on Disability<\/p>\n Reducing Health Disparities for People with Disabilities: A Public Health Challenge<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/p>\n http:\/\/disabilitythinking.com\/election-2016-cripthevote<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CripTheVote\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/disabilitythinking.com\/disabilitythinking\/2016\/3\/28\/cripthevote-notes-on-crip<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nHow to Participate<\/b><\/h3>\n
Questions for the 10\/30\/16 Twitter Chat<\/b><\/h3>\n
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A note on language and why we use the term \u2018crip\u2019<\/b><\/h4>\n