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.
Letter to HHS Secretary on Medicaid
01/08/2021
Letter to HHS Secretary-Designate Becerra, urging to rescind guidance (SMD 18-002) to state Medicaid programs regarding work and community engagement requirements upon taking office.
Comments to HHS Secretary on Medicaid & Criminal Justice
01/08/2021
Regulatory comments to HHS Secretary Azar, expressing support for Kentucky’s Medicaid demonstration waiver amendment that would provide Medicaid coverage for substance use disorder (SUD) services for certain justice-involved individuals.
Comments to CMS Administrator on Medication Access & Health Coverage
01/04/2021
Regulatory comments to CMS Administrator Verma on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed rule refining prior authorization processes in Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and for health plans on the Federally-facilitated exchanges.