Refine by
145 results found
-
Who Knew Tax Reform Impacted Mental Health?
Tell Congress that tax reform shouldn’t harm people with mental illness. -
A SAMHSA–Sponsored Webinar: “Parity: Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Care”
Join NAMI for a webinar that will explore the current status of federal parity law and share tools that were developed by the White House and SAMHSA to help ensure people get the right care at the right time. -
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). -
Nearly 300 Advocacy Organizations for Health and Mental Health Urge Congress to Safeguard the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy
The LIS program—which helps more than 11 million low-income Medicare beneficiaries afford medications—could restrict prescription drug access and increase costs for millions of already vulnerable Medicare beneficiaries. -
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.
-
NAMI Expresses Relief that Mental Health Coverage and Protections Remain Intact
NAMI expressed relief that the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson health reform bill was pulled from an expected vote this week. -
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. -
NAMI Mourns the Loss of Senator Pete Domenici
NAMI is saddened to hear the news that former-Senator Pete Domenici of New Mexico has passed away. Senator Domenici worked tirelessly to educate his colleagues about mental illness and the need to improve mental health services and supports. -
NAMI Applauds Confirmation of Elinore McCance-Katz as new Federal Leader on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
The United States Senate unanimously confirmed Elinore McCance-Katz, M.D., as the first ever Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. This new federal leadership position was created by Congress as part of the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016.