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Work Reporting Requirements and Mental Health
In 2025, Congress enacted Public Law 119-21 (H.R. 1), which made sweeping changes to Medicaid, including a new work reporting (“community engagement”) requirement for some individuals covered by Medicaid expansion. Starting in 2027, many of the impacted individuals will have to participate in 80 hours a month of some combination of work, job training, education, […] -
Letter to Congressional Leadership on 988 Specialized Services for LGBTQ+ Youth
NAMI-led letter to Congressional Leadership on behalf of the Reimagine Crisis partners regarding the Administration’s elimination of specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 Lifeline. -
2024 State Legislation Issue Brief Series: Trends in 988 and Reimagining Crisis Response State Policy
Overview In recognition of the third anniversary of 988’s nationwide availability, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released a new publication, Trends in 988 and Reimagining Crisis Response State Policy, that highlights state legislation enacted in 2024 that reimagines mental health crisis response systems. People in a mental health crisis deserve a compassionate and effective […] -
Regulatory Comment to HHS on Medicaid
Regulatory comment urging CMS to reject Iowa’s Section 1115 Amendment Request, as the proposed Medicaid work reporting requirements would create barriers to enrollment and access to care. -
Letter to Congressional Leadership on Medicaid and Mental Health Funding
Letter urging House Leadership to protect individuals and families living with mental health conditions and substance use disorders by rejecting changes to Medicaid within the budget reconciliation bill. -
Statement on Health Equity, Medicaid, and Medicare
Statement strongly opposing policies that rely on discriminatory, one-size-fits-all value metrics such as the Quality-Adjusted Life Year (QALY). -
Letter to Congressional Committee Leadership on Health Coverage, Medicaid, Medicare, and Mental Health Funding
Letter strongly urging Senators to oppose the proposed Senate amendments to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, unless changes are made to eliminate the bill’s sweeping cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace coverage. -
Letter to Congressional Committee Leadership on Crisis Services, Mental Health Funding, and Health Equity
Letter urging Congress and the Administration to continue funding and operating the life-saving specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth within the 988 Lifeline. -
Letter to Congressional Leadership on Mental Health Workforce and Mental Health Funding
Letter urging the Senate to reject higher education provisions in the House-passed budget reconciliation bill that directly impact health professions students, and ultimately, the health care workforce, including the behavioral health fields. -
Congressional Testimony on Mental Health Funding, Crisis Services, and Research and Treatment Innovation
Outside Witness Testimony from NAMI’s Chief Advocacy Officer to the Senate Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, requesting FY26 funding for 988 and the Community Mental Health Block Grant within SAMHSA and NIMH.