NAMI Advocacy Actions

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.

Letter to HHS Secretary-Designee Becerra, urging the current Administration to not move forward with two new Medicare Part D flexibilities and rescind the policy.

Letter to Congressional Leadership, urging Congress to enact additional legislation that will help support the health and wellbeing of the American public while also slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus, particularly among vulnerable populations.

Letter to Congressional Leadership, urging Congress to pass health coverage-related policies that help patients and people with pre-existing conditions.

Letter to CMS Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group Director Blackford, expressing concern about the CY 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule.

Letter to Senators Blunt and Murray and Reps. DeLauro and Cole, expressing thanks for the bipartisan inclusion of $4.25 billion for mental health and substance use programs above and beyond regular FY 2021 spending in the COVID-19 relief portion of the Consolidated Appropriations Act.

Statement applauding the much-needed patient protections within Executive Orders issued by President Biden that help protect people with pre-existing conditions.

Letter to HHS Secretary-Designate Becerra, requesting action to nullify the Medicaid 1115 work and community engagement requirements policy.

Regulatory comments to HHS Acting Secretary Norris Cochran, expressing support for Georgia’s request to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to six months.

Comments to HHS Acting Secretary Norris Cochran, expressing support for Georgia’s request to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to six months.