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Americans Sigh in Relief and NAMI Praises the Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the ACA and Preserve Access to Health Insurance for Millions
Today’s Supreme Court decision upholding the ACA is both a victory and a sigh of relief for millions of Americans, especially people with mental illness. This decision means that insurance coverage options and protections for people with pre-existing conditions, like mental illness, will remain in place. -
Statement on Health Coverage
Statement on the Supreme Court ruling of Texas v. California, upholding the Affordable Care Act. -
Amicus Brief on Parity
Amicus Brief in Wit v. United Behavioral Healthcare, asking the court to uphold the District court decision and affirm that people with UBH insurance receive the full coverage they were promised, including behavioral health services consistent with generally-accepted standards of care. -
Coalition Statement on Health Coverage
Coalition statement urging Congress and the Biden Administration to include additional health care priorities in the next legislative package. -
New Report: “Under–Covered: How Insurance–Like Products are Leaving Patients Exposed”
This new report details the specific harms of many types of non-compliant health plans and urges federal policymakers to take immediate steps to protect people by limiting their expansion. -
Criminal Justice Involvement of People with Serious Mental Illness
"It is easier to dismiss the need for change when we focus only on the individual and the criminal act, and not broader socioeconomic issues." -
Statement for the Record to Congressional Committee Leadership on Health Coverage
Statement for the record, expressing support for the ACA and continued steps to improve access to quality and affordable coverage on its 11th anniversary. -
Black Mental Health and the Importance of 988 Legislation
"The intersectionality of racism, mental health, law enforcement, homelessness and often self-medication via illicit drug use has decimated the Black community." -
NAMI Statement on House Passage of COVID-19 Relief Bill
We continue to face an uphill battle with an underfunded, fractured mental health system. That’s why we are grateful Congress is recognizing the need for mental health services and their vital importance to our nation’s recovery. -
Statement for the Record on COVID-19 & Health Coverage
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.