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NAMI’s Analysis of President Barack Obama’s FY 2014 Budget
4/11/2013

FY '14 NAMI Statement to House Labor and HHS Committee
3/28/2013

Is your group health plan in compliance with the federal parity law?
3/12/2013
Mental health parity is the recognition of mental health conditions as equivalent to physical illnesses. Historically, many health insurance companies limited benefits for mental health to a much lower level than those available for physical conditions. With the passage of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) mental health parity is the law of the land. NAMI is asking for your help to make compliance with the federal parity law a reality.

HUD Announces Awards for 3,530 Units of New Supportive Housing in 13 States
2/28/2013
On February 13, 2013, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced grants totaling $98 million for 3,530 units of supportive housing for people living with serious mental illness and other disabilities – including people living in institutions and people experiencing chronic homelessness.

A Letter to the President and Vice President
12/21/2012
It should not have taken a tragic event to stir up a mental health care debate, but it has and America must act.

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