NAMI works with policymakers to advance priority issues and ensure that the voice of people affected by mental illness is considered in policymaking. Read NAMI’s recent letters to federal leaders, submitted comments and testimony and other resources.
Statement for the Record on Medicaid & COVID-19
02/11/2021
Statement for the Record, urging the House Energy and Commerce Committee to advance provisions that would help support the health and wellbeing of the American public while also slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Statement for the Record on COVID-19 & Health Coverage
02/10/2021
Statement for the Record, urging the House Ways and Means Committee to advance legislation that would help support the health and wellbeing of the American public while also slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Letter to HHS Secretary on COVID-19 & Medicare
02/05/2021
Letter to HHS Acting Secretary Cochran, urging to ensure all people with Medicare have accessible and affordable health care and prescription drug coverage, during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.
Letter to Congressional Bill Sponsors on Medicare & Mental Health Workforce
02/04/2021
Letter to Representatives Thompson and Katko, expressing support for the reintroduction of H.R. 432, the "Mental Health Access Improvement Act," which would allow licensed mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists to bill Medicare for medically necessary behavioral health services.