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Act now to ensure equitable coverage of mental health and substance use disorder treatment!
In July, the Biden Administration proposed new rules to advance parity — the basic idea that mental health condition and substance use disorder care are covered at the same level of care for physical health conditions. Now, the public has a chance to comment on the proposal. The number of comments matters, so we need your help.
Please help us tell the federal government how important it is to ensure equal treatment of mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) care by insurance plans by submitting a comment on proposed updates to the enforcement rules.
Join us in submitting comments to help improve care in psychiatric units and hospitals
CMS is seeking comments on proposed regulations governing inpatient psychiatric facilities and the data they collect related to the quality of care. After many years of stakeholder advocacy, CMS is proposing to require facilities to measure patients’ perspectives on their treatment, to ask patients about the social drivers of health, and to include health equity. It is very important that advocates weigh in to support these changes so they are included in a final rule. Help us make sure people in a psychiatric unit or hospital are treated with the dignity and care they deserve.
Urge members of Congress to prioritize policies that improve our nation's mental health
May 18 is the 2023 Mental Health Action Day, and Mental Health America hopes to engage as many individuals and organizations in promoting three policies to public officials:
- Giving greater flexibility to states to fund prevention activities through the Mental Health Block Grant.
- Holding internet technology companies accountable for its harmful effects on youth.
- Growing a more specialized professional behavioral health workforce for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth.
Urge members of Congress to invest in sustainable funding for mental health in FY 2024
As our country faces continued impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency, we ask you to send a letter to your elected officials in support of: prevention and early intervention in the Mental Health Block Grant, youth-focused initiatives at the CDC, peer support coverage in Medicare, and 988 operations and education.
Take action to get Congress to invest in sustainable funding