(a) In general.—The Commission shall study relevant issues regarding mental health care services and delivery and issue reports, as required under subsection (b). (b) Topics studied.— (1) I N GENERAL.—Each calendar year, the Commission shall study specific topics relating to improving mental health care services and delivery, including improving equitable access and affordability with ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Jim Banks (R-IN), members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Providing Empathetic and Effective Recovery (PEER) Support Act, bipartisan legislation to support mental health care and substance use disorder recovery.Specifically, the bill would elevate peer support specialists ...
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06), who serves as Co-Chair of the bipartisan Mental Health Caucus, introduced the Helping Out Patients for Emotional (HOPE) and Mental Wellbeing Act.This legislation would provide three free behavioral health visits per year for individuals who are insured by Medicare or Medicaid.
On September 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, and Department of the Treasury, collectively, released the final rules of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). The objective of the MHPAEA final rules is to help combat the significant public health concerns surrounding mental health in the United States.
Legislation on Mental Health Services and Education. Eighteen states have proposed legislation regarding education around maternal mental health. These states are Alabama, Arizona, California ...
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) led Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) in reintroducing the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act, legislation that addresses the mental health crisis facing our youth through funding to support research, improves the pipeline of culturally competent providers, builds ...
This bipartisan legislation will lower the cost of mental health care by prioritizing medical necessity over profit, and we are excited to keep an eye on this bill over the course of the session. We will continue to work with our partners in the community, build relationships at the Capitol and beyond, and advocate for meaningful change in the ...
The future of a nationwide mental health helpline is unclear In 2020, President Trump signed legislation creating the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a resource managed and organized by ...
Mental Health America advocates for legislation and policy that will positively affect the lives of people with mental health conditions and their families. Mental Health Policy Mental Health America (MHA) takes a unique approach to policy because MHA believes policy should ask people what they need to live the lives they want and support them ...
SAMHSA awarded $9.7 million in grants through the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program. The purpose of this program is to improve outcomes for children from birth up to 12 years of age by developing, maintaining, or enhancing infant and early childhood mental health promotion, intervention, and treatment services.
Comprehensive mental health legislation is essential to ensure that individuals have access to quality mental health services, support systems, and resources. It aims to destigmatize mental illness, promote early intervention, and safeguard the rights of individuals with mental health conditions. Understanding Current Mental Health Legislation ...
Below are key points to consider regarding legislation impacting mental health: The Role of Legislation: Legislation sets the framework for mental health services, funding, and access to care. It defines the rights of individuals with mental health conditions and outlines the responsibilities of various stakeholders, including government ...
Biden administration’s new rule requires health insurers to offer mental health and addiction services on par with other medical conditions, effective January 2025 New Mental Health Parity Rules ...
(a) In general.—Section 1848(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(13) P AYMENT FOR INHERENTLY COMPLEX EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT VISITS RELATED TO INTEGRATED MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER CARE.— “(A) I N GENERAL.—The Secretary shall establish a new HCPCS add–on code under the fee schedule ...
The historical evolution of state mental health legislation reflects a gradual shift in societal perceptions and governmental responsibilities regarding mental health. Initially, mental health treatment largely fell under custodial care in asylums, where individuals were often institutionalized with limited rights.
Mental Health Parity at Risk. The Doctor is Out. Out-of-Network, Out-of-Pocket, Out-of-Options: The Unfulfilled Promise of Parity. Engagement: A New Standard for Mental Health Care. Preparing for the Unimaginable. A Long Road Ahead. State Mental Health Legislation 2015. Survey Reports. The 2025 NAMI Workplace Mental Health Poll
A law enacted in May in Washington provides $500,000 annually to districts for two years to pay for virtual mental health services to students in rural areas, where it’s hard to find mental ...
