Proposed Changes to National Health Survey Raise Concerns Among Disabled Americans

• The National Health Interview Survey, a 69-year-old program, is proposed to be significantly reduced in size.
• The cost-saving measure has raised concerns among Americans with disabilities about potential underestimation of disability rates.
• The federal government is implementing the change as part of an ongoing effort to streamline operations.
• The survey's reduced size may impact the accuracy of health data related to disability.
• Concerns have been voiced by various media outlets, including The Independent and ABC News.