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Mental Health on Capitol Hill Update
The White House has announced plans that would make significant changes to mental health coverage. Meanwhile, congressional leaders are working toward reauthorizing the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and have forged a tentative bipartisan agreement to stabilize the insurance markets. -
NAMI Proudly Supports Expansion of Excellence in Mental Health Act
On October 3, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Representatives Leonard Lance (R-NJ) and Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced S 1905, a bill to expand the Excellence in Mental Health Act pilot program, which supports the implementation of Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHCs). -
Advocates Stop Graham–Cassidy Bill’s Momentum
On Tuesday, Sept. 26, Senate leadership announced that the Graham-Cassidy bill, which would have hurt millions of Americans with mental illness, would not be voted on.
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Graham–Cassidy Bill is Dangerous For Mental Health
The Graham-Cassidy health reform bill is up for a vote, and it could take away your mental health care. Contact your Senators now. -
You Did It!
NAMI’s six-month fight to defend mental health and substance use coverage is over and, together, we stand victorious. -
NAMI Applauds Bipartisan Governors’ Letter Defending Medicaid
A group of 10 governors from both parties wrote a letter to Senate leadership this week to call for bipartisan solutions that fix the insurance marketplace and do not cut Medicaid. NAMI supports these governors and their recommendations. -
Senate Takes First Step Toward Dismantling Mental Health Coverage for Millions
The Senate voted today to open debate on health reform by passing a Motion to Proceed by 51-50. This paves the way for the Senate to vote on a new health reform bill that will be cobbled together on the floor of the Senate. The future of mental health coverage for millions of people who live with mental illness is at stake again. -
#Act4MentalHealth! Join NAMI’s Virtual Hill Day
Raise your voice for mental health on June 29 and tell your Senators that America needs more mental health care, not less. -
Senate Health Reform Bill Takes Us Backwards
One in five Americans are affected by mental illness, and more than 50% do not receive treatment. The Senate health reform bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA), will only make matters worse. -
What Does The American Health Care Act Do To Mental Health Care?
The American Health Care Act (AHCA), which passed the U.S. House on May 4, strips over $800 billion from Medicaid in the next 10 years and 24 million Americans will lose insurance for mental health care.