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The Federal and State Role in Mental Health

(1 days ago) WebLearn how the federal and state governments regulate, fund, and protect mental health systems and services in the U.S. Find out about federal and state legislation, regulations, …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/federal-and-state-role-mental-health

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42 U.S. Code § 9501 - Bill of Rights U.S. Code US Law LII / Legal

(7 days ago) WebThis section of the U.S. Code lists the rights that mental health patients should be accorded in programs or facilities, such as the right to appropriate treatment, …

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/9501

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New Federal Rules Seek To Strengthen Mental Health Parity

(2 days ago) WebOn July 25, 2023, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (the tri-agencies) proposed a new rule to strengthen the enforcement of the federal …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/new-federal-rules-seek-strengthen-mental-health-parity

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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Treasury …

(2 days ago) Web2023 comparative analysis report to Congress published alongside proposed rulemaking . WASHINGTON – The departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury today announced an important step in addressing the nation’s mental health crisis by proposing rules to better ensure that people seeking coverage for mental …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/07/25/departments-labor-health-human-services-treasury-announce-proposed-rules-strengthen-mental-health-parity-addiction-equity-act.html

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H.R.7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act …

(Just Now) Webschool-based mental health services; coverage of mental and behavioral health care through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, including for juveniles in …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7666

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HHS Roadmap for Behavioral Health Integration HHS.gov

(3 days ago) WebOur nation faces an unprecedented behavioral health crisis among people of all ages. In his first State of the Union, the President outlined a bold national strategy to …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/12/02/hhs-roadmap-for-behavioral-health-integration-fact-sheet.html

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FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce Strategy to Address …

(1 days ago) WebThe President will announce a national mental health strategy in his first State of the Union, calling on Congress to strengthen privacy protections, ban targeted …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/01/fact-sheet-president-biden-to-announce-strategy-to-address-our-national-mental-health-crisis-as-part-of-unity-agenda-in-his-first-state-of-the-union/

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SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health …

(3 days ago) WebSAMHSA is a federal agency that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. The web page does not contain any information about federal mental health laws, but provides resources and …

https://www.samhsa.gov/

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Mental Health Parity and Mandated Coverage of Mental …

(2 days ago) Web1 Federal parity law includes the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 (MHPA, P.L. 104-204) and the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R41768

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HIPAA Privacy Rule and Sharing Information Related to …

(4 days ago) WebLearn how HIPAA protects mental health information and when health care providers can share it with family, friends, or others involved in the patient's care. Find out the …

https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/hipaa-privacy-rule-and-sharing-info-related-to-mental-health.pdf

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H.R.7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act …

(5 days ago) WebA bill to reauthorize and expand programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders in the United States. The bill covers topics such as crisis care, maternal …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7666/text

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Mental Health Parity is the Law, and We're Enforcing it

(5 days ago) WebAs a federal agency tasked with enforcing the mental health parity law, we’re uniquely positioned to help millions of Americans who depend on their health …

https://blog.dol.gov/2022/01/25/mental-health-parity-is-the-law-and-were-enforcing-it

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Depression, PTSD, & Other Mental Health Conditions in the …

(9 days ago) WebIf you have depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or another mental health condition, you are protected against discrimination and harassment at …

https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/depression-ptsd-other-mental-health-conditions-workplace-your-legal-rights

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FEDERAL MENTAL HEALTH LEGISLATION - Mental Illness Policy Org

(7 days ago) Web12/2016: The 21st Century Cures Act was signed into law incorporating provisions of the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015 (HR 2646 text) which updated the …

https://mentalillnesspolicy.org/federalmentalhealthlegislation.html

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Mental Health at Work U.S. Department of Labor

(9 days ago) WebLearn how federal laws protect workers with mental health conditions and help employers create mentally healthy workplaces. Find resources, tools, and tips for employers, …

https://www.dol.gov/general/mental-health-at-work

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Information Related to Mental and Behavioral Health, including …

(3 days ago) WebThe mental health guidance addresses three core areas: The circumstances in which information related to mental health may be disclosed for health and safety …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/mental-health/index.html

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Understanding What HIPAA Means for Mental Illness - NAMI

(1 days ago) WebApr 15, 2014. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that helps protect the privacy of individual health information. For individuals living …

https://www.nami.org/nami-news/understanding-what-hipaa-means-for-mental-illness/

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The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)

(4 days ago) WebThe Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) is a federal law that generally prevents group health plans and health …

https://www.cms.gov/marketplace/private-health-insurance/mental-health-parity-addiction-equity

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Mental Health Benefits: State Laws Mandating or Regulating

(Just Now) Web1. Mental Health "Parity" or Equal Coverage Laws. Parity, as it relates to mental health and substance abuse, prohibits insurers or health care service plans from …

https://www.ncsl.org/health/mental-health-benefits

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H.R.1109 - Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2020

(5 days ago) Web“(a) In general.—The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall, through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements awarded to …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1109/text

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A Proclamation on National Mental Health Awareness Month,

(5 days ago) WebNOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/04/30/a-proclamation-on-national-mental-health-awareness-month-2024/

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Did You Know? Workers’ Comp Covers Mental Health

(8 days ago) WebA 2018 report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that first responders are 50% more likely to suffer post-traumatic …

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/05/03/did-you-know-workers-comp-covers-mental-health

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Fact Sheet 42 CFR Part 2 Final Rule HHS.gov

(3 days ago) WebFact Sheet 42 CFR Part 2 Final Rule Date: February 8, 2024. On February 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Office for Civil Rights announced a final rule modifying the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/regulatory-initiatives/fact-sheet-42-cfr-part-2-final-rule/index.html

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Privacy Rights Mental Health America

(9 days ago) WebMuch of this information falls under the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, often referred to as HIPAA. In addition to Federal guidelines, states …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/privacy-rights

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Mental & Behavioral Health Licensure Department of Inspections

(7 days ago) WebIPP was established in 1996 to support licensees who struggle with impairments due to alcohol or drug abuse, mental health conditions, and/or physical disorders. The IPRC …

https://dial.iowa.gov/i-need/licenses/medical/mental-health/mental-behavioral

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Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health …

(7 days ago) WebMaine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports in wake of Lewiston shootings. FILE - Gov. Janet Mills attends an event, March 11, 2022, in …

https://apnews.com/article/maine-governor-signs-laws-gun-control-4bc11dc818cc678b25488d36cf9bcfdd

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Easing Marijuana Laws Doesn’t Mean the Drug Is Safer - WebMD

(1 days ago) WebMental Health; Substance Abuse and Addiction; News; Substance Abuse & Addiction Guide how the federal government views using medical marijuana by …

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20240501/reclassification-of-marijuana-doesnt-mean-its-safer

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HHS Finalizes Rule Strengthening Protections Against Disability

(5 days ago) WebFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2024. Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 [email protected]. HHS Finalizes Rule Strengthening Protections Against …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/01/hhs-finalizes-rule-strengthening-protections-against-disability-discrimination.html

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