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H.R.432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021

(9 days ago) WebMental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021. This bill provides for coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under Medicare. It also excludes such services from the skilled nursing facility …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/432

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Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 NBCC

(6 days ago) WebIf passed, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act would allow mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists to bill Medicare for counseling services. The addition of counselors and …

https://www.nbcc.org/govtaffairs/newsroom/mental-health-access-improvement-act-of-2021

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FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce Strategy to …

(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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Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 (2021

(8 days ago) Webth. ): Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr432

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House passes bill to reauthorize, expand federal …

(Just Now) WebThe House last night voted 402-20 to pass the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-being Act, bipartisan legislation that includes reauthorization through 2027 of more than 30 programs that …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2022-06-23-house-passes-aha-supported-mental-health-bill

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How New Medicare Legislation Has Expanded Mental …

(8 days ago) WebThe Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 will expand the pool of Medicare-approved mental health professionals. According to CMS, this means that as many as …

https://www.ncoa.org/article/expanded-mental-health-care-access-for-people-with-medicare

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Mental Health Rights Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WebAs an organization, MHA is committed to the principles of human and civil rights inherent to the concept of equal justice under the law. This includes the rights of persons with …

https://mhanational.org/issues/mental-health-rights

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The Federal and State Role in Mental Health

(1 days ago) WebThe Federal Role in Mental Health The federal government works in partnership with the states to address mental health. The federal role in mental health includes regulating …

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

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H.R. 1638: Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023

(4 days ago) WebThis Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023. 2. Improved access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Access to clinical social …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/hr1638/text

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Rep. Jamaal Bowman Introduces the ACCESS In Mental Health Act …

(Just Now) WebFor Immediate Release. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (NY-16), along with 16 of his colleagues, introduced the ACCESS In Mental …

https://bowman.house.gov/2024/4/rep-jamaal-bowman-introduces-the-access-in-mental-health-act-to-strengthen-mental-health-workforce

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Mental health, human rights and legislation

(5 days ago) Web1.3 Mental health law and human rights 13 1.4 The international human rights framework 16 1.5 Applying the human rights framework to legislation on mental health 22 1.5.1 A …

https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/publications/WHO-OHCHR-Mental-health-human-rights-and-legislation_web.pdf

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Kuster, Moore, McBath, Baldwin, and Shaheen Introduce Mental …

(5 days ago) WebWashington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH), Gwen Moore (D-WI), and Lucy McBath (D-GA), alongside Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) …

https://kuster.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6052

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How the Consolidated Appropriations Act Will Help Older Adults

(8 days ago) WebCongress ended 2022 by passing an omnibus bill with several key policy items important to older adults, including provisions that will help Americans save for retirement and access …

https://www.ncoa.org/article/new-law-will-help-older-americans-save-for-retirement-access-mental-health-care

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During Mental Health Awareness Month, U. S. Department of …

(4 days ago) WebToday, during Mental Health Awareness Month, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions to increase access to school-based mental …

https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/during-mental-health-awareness-month-u-s-department-education-announces-new-actions-increase-access-school-based-mental-health-services

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State of New Jersey

(4 days ago) WebNEWARK –Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced new measures to promote access to mental health and …

https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases20/pr20200715b.html

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Mental Health & Addiction Services

(Just Now) WebThe mission of the Bergen County Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services is to raise awareness and assure that Bergen County Residents of all ages who need …

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

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Baldwin, Moore Introduce Legislation to Support Mental Health for

(3 days ago) WebWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) introduced the Mental Health and Making …

https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/baldwin-moore-introduce-legislation-to-support-mental-health-for-pregnant-women-and-new-moms

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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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Pennsylvania Justices Mull Liability Under Mental Health …

(8 days ago) WebNEWS. Justices Consider Health Care Providers' Liability for Denied Care Under the Mental Health Procedures Act "If someone is at the height of a mental …

https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2024/05/15/justices-consider-health-care-providers-liability-for-denied-care-under-the-mental-health-procedures-act/

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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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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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California Moves Faster to Transform Mental Health System for All, …

(9 days ago) WebWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is accelerating the distribution of billions of dollars in new funding available to counties and others to construct outpatient, …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/14/california-moves-faster-to-transform-mental-health-system-for-all-with-urgent-focus-on-most-seriously-ill-homeless/

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Policy Issues Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WebMental Health America advocates for legislation and policy that will positively affect the lives of people with mental health conditions and their families. increase access to …

https://www.mhanational.org/policy-issues

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Shaheen, Baldwin Introduce Legislation to Support Mental Health …

(5 days ago) Web(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) are introducing legislation, the Mental Health and Making Access More …

https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/shaheen-baldwin-introduce-legislation-to-support-mental-health-for-pregnant-women-and-new-moms

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Do States with Easier Access to Guns have More Suicide Deaths by …

(9 days ago) WebKFF Headquarters: 185 Berry St., Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone 650-854-9400 Washington Offices and Barbara Jordan Conference Center: 1330 …

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/do-states-with-easier-access-to-guns-have-more-suicide-deaths-by-firearm/

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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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NYC Council Calls for Funding Restorations and Investments in …

(6 days ago) WebMayor’s FY25 Executive Budget failed to include funding for key hospital, mental health and maternal health services . City Hall, NY – Ahead of the City Council’s …

https://council.nyc.gov/press/2024/05/13/2603/

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H.R.432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021

(4 days ago) Web(c) Authorization of marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors To develop discharge plans for post-Hospital services.—Section 1861(ee)(2)(G) of the …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/432/text

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Shining light on mental health awareness: Why organizations are …

(Just Now) WebOrganizations around New Jersey are lighting their buildings with a tint of green throughout the month to show solidarity for mental health awareness. The occasion is …

https://www.roi-nj.com/2024/05/16/healthcare/shining-light-on-mental-health-awareness-why-organizations-are-going-green/

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NYC Council Calls for Budget Restorations and Greater …

(6 days ago) WebThe Council has called for the Administration to provide an additional $8.9 million for baseline funding for mental health courts that connect people to appropriate …

https://council.nyc.gov/press/2024/05/17/2610/

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House subcommittee passes legislation on telehealth, hospital-at …

(9 days ago) WebThe House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health May 16 passed a number of bills during a markup session, including AHA-supported legislation. The …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-16-house-subcommittee-passes-legislation-telehealth-hospital-home-during-markup-session

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Text - S.4312 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): A bill to establish a

(6 days ago) WebText: S.4312 — 118th Congress (2023-2024) All Information (Except Text) As of 05/10/2024 text has not been received for S.4312 - A bill to establish a United States …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4312/text

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Gov. Kim Reynolds signs law consolidating Iowa's mental health …

(8 days ago) WebC hanges are coming to Iowa's mental health system and the way it is ran. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law Wednesday that consolidates the state's 32 mental …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/gov-kim-reynolds-signs-law-consolidating-iowas-mental-health-system/ar-BB1muRUl

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'Old School' Expectations Plague Young Lawyer Mental Health

(5 days ago) WebHowever, those figures still trail pre-pandemic mental health statistics, which put depression at 31%, anxiety at 64% and other mental health issues at 12% in 2019. …

https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2024/05/17/old-school-expectations-plague-young-lawyer-mental-health-but-not-all-predecessors-are-sympathetic/

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NYC Council Calls for Budget Restorations and Greater …

(6 days ago) WebThe Council called upon the Administration to provide an additional $8.9 million for baseline funding for mental health courts that connect people to appropriate …

https://council.nyc.gov/press/2024/05/09/2600/

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