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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 Mental Health Parity and

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

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The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of …

(2 days ago) WebThe Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (Division FF, Title I of P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023): Section-by …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R47910

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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 …

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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FACT SHEET: Biden- - The White House

(2 days ago) WebEnsuring robust access to mental health care has been a bipartisan priority for almost 15 years, since the 2008 enactment of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/25/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-takes-action-to-make-it-easier-to-access-in-network-mental-health-care/

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FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce Strategy to Address …

(1 days ago) WebThe 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act called for mental health care benefits to be covered at the same level as physical health care benefits. …

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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The Top 10 Facts About The Mental Health Reform Legislation in …

(1 days ago) WebMyths and Facts About H.R. 2646 (The Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act) and S. 1945 (The Mental Health Reform Act) 1. The bills are not the same as earlier ones, …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/top-10-facts-about-mental-health-reform-legislation-114th-congress

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

(Just Now) WebShown Here: Passed House (06/22/2022) Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022. This bill reauthorizes through FY2027, expands, and …

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

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What Is Congress Doing to Advance Behavioral Health Reform?

(5 days ago) WebIn light of the well-documented mental health and substance use crisis and the exacerbating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, congressional policymakers are …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2022/what-congress-doing-advance-behavioral-health-reform

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

(5 days ago) Web(a) Suicide Prevention Lifeline.— (1) P LAN.—Section 520E–3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb–36c) is amended— (A) by redesignating subsection (c) as …

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

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Trends in State Mental Health Policy - nami.org

(6 days ago) Webfurther underlines the need for more mental health resources. Responding to the ever-growing mental health crisis, state lawmakers passed critical legislation in 2022 to …

https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/PDFs/NAMI_2022_State_Legislation_Report.pdf

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5 Mental Health Bills We Can All Agree On - Verywell Mind

(8 days ago) WebFollowing this, they sent it to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. This bill includes plans to: Reauthorize programs put forward in 2016 by …

https://www.verywellmind.com/5-mental-health-bills-we-can-all-agree-on-6826669

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The Federal and State Role in Mental Health

(1 days ago) WebThe federal role in mental health includes regulating systems and providers, protecting the rights of consumers, providing funding for services, and supporting research and …

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

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Fetterman & Smith Introduce Bill to Establish Senate Commission …

(2 days ago) WebWashington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the United States Senate Commission on Mental Health Act of 2024.The bill …

https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/press-releases/news-fetterman-smith-introduce-bill-to-establish-senate-commission-on-mental-health/

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NAMI Releases Latest Report Exploring State-Level Mental Health

(5 days ago) WebSep 13, 2023. NAMI released today a new publication: NAMI State Legislation Report: Trends in State Mental Health Policy (2022), which highlights and summarizes …

https://www.nami.org/nami-news/nami-releases-latest-report-exploring-state-level-mental-health-legislation-in-2022/

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NAMI's State Mental Health Legislation Report (2020–2021)

(4 days ago) WebToday NAMI released a new publication: the State Mental Health Legislation Report (2020-2021), which highlights and summarizes significant state …

https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2022/NAMI-s-State-Mental-Health-Legislation-Report-(2020-2021)

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NJ involuntary commitment law alarms mental health advocates

(8 days ago) WebNorthJersey.com. 0:00. 1:55. People experiencing mental health crises could face longer involuntary commitment times in hospitals and emergency departments …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2023/08/22/new-jersey-mental-health-crisis-law-alarms-social-service-groups-involuntary-confinement-hospitals/70623537007/

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California’s Mental Health Transformation Overwhelmingly Passes …

(5 days ago) WebNow, it will be up to voters to ratify the most significant changes to California’s mental health system in more than 50 years.” Senate Bill 326 (Eggman, D – …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/09/14/mhsa-reform-passes-legislature/

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California lawmakers approve key changes to landmark mental …

(Just Now) WebTogether with the CARE Act and Newsom’s initiatives calling for the reform of mental health services funding, SB 43 is part of a wave of change coming to …

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-09-15/california-poised-to-enact-key-changes-to-landmark-mental-health-law

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Will new legislation help those with mental illness? - Los Angeles …

(4 days ago) WebApril 9, 2023 5 AM PT. When lawmakers, mayors, psychiatrists and mental health advocates gathered last month to unveil a bill that would “enact major changes to …

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-04-09/sb-43-gravely-disabled-mental-illness-bill

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HHS Mental Health Accomplishments by the Numbers

(8 days ago) WebHRSA, through Bipartisan Safer Communities Act funding, expanded the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access grant program, which funds pediatric mental …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/16/hhs-mental-health-accomplishments-numbers.html

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Iowa mental health, substance use system consolidation signed …

(Just Now) WebNew law consolidates mental health, substance use disorder services. Now that the bill has been signed into law, the clock is ticking for top officials at Iowa's human …

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/15/iowa-mental-health-substance-use-system-consolidation-signed-into-law-kim-reynolds/73672968007/

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Pritzker Pledges to Expand Access to Mental Health Care in Illinois

(1 days ago) WebOn Wednesday, Pritzker credited “greater investments” in mental health — such as being able to use American Rescue Plan Act dollars to expand services and …

https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/18/pritzker-pledges-expand-access-mental-health-care-illinois

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Mental Health & Addiction Services

(Just Now) WebBergen County New Jersey. Established under the provisions of the New Jersey Community Mental Health Services Act (N.J.A.C. 10:37), appointed residents provide public …

https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/mental-health-addiction-services

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Mental health for all

(8 days ago) WebFollow along as this change starts July 1, 2026 – a new day for California wellness and mental health. Governor Newsom at a roundtable with mental health advocates. …

https://mentalhealth.ca.gov/

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Reforming the Mental Health Act: summary - GOV.UK

(5 days ago) WebPart 1: legislative reforms – the changes we are proposing to the Mental Health Act itself. Part 2: reforming policy and practice to improve patient experience – …

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/reforming-the-mental-health-act/reforming-the-mental-health-act-summary

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Gov. Reynolds Signs HF 2673, Behavioral Health Alignment

(5 days ago) WebToday, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed HF 2673, a bill that aligns Iowa’s 32 disconnected mental health and substance use regions into 7 unified behavioral health …

https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/2024-05-15/gov-reynolds-signs-hf-2673-behavioral-health-alignment

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Systems Advocacy - The Official Web Site for The State of …

(2 days ago) WebCommunity Health Law Project 4 Commerce Place Mount Holly, NJ 08060 (609) 261-3453 Community Health Law Project 35 Journal Square, Suite 827 Jersey City, NJ 07306 …

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/resources/services/treatment/mental_health/Systems_Advocacy.pdf

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Parents with Mental Illness and Child Custody Issues

(9 days ago) WebThe Federal Adoption and Safe Families Act, Public Law 105-89 (ASFA) was signed into law on November 19, 1997. This legislation is the first substantive change …

https://www.healthyplace.com/parenting/parents-with-mental-illness/parents-with-mental-illness-and-child-custody-issues

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TN legislature: New bills passed in 2024 will change justice system

(7 days ago) WebBills affecting TN justice system passed in 2024: Prison time, bail rules, mental health. While debates over the governor's controversial private school voucher …

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/06/tennessee-legislature-2024-new-bills-passed-change-judicial-system/73501872007/

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Senate Overwhelmingly Approves FAA Reauthorization Act

(3 days ago) WebMay 9, 2024. Legislation sets national priorities to strengthen aviation safety standards, grow air traffic controller & safety inspector workforce, implement safety technology on …

https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2024/5/senate-overwhelmingly-approves-faa-reauthorization-act

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Maine gunman's family testifies they "repeatedly called the …

(4 days ago) WebFamily of Lewiston, Maine gunman calls for change in helping military members with mental illness 02:32. LEWISTON, Maine - The family of the gunman who killed 18 …

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/lewiston-maine-robert-card-family-mental-health/

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