Proposed Essential Health Benefits
On Dec. 16, 2011, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a bulletin on the Essential Health Benefits (EHB) outlining plans to implement the Affordable Care Act requirement that insurance plans offer at least a minimum set of essential health benefits. NAMI will be submitting formal comments and we urge you to submit comments on behalf of your NAMI State Organization or NAMI Affiliate.

HHS Issues Guidance on Essential Health Benefits
On Dec. 16, 2011, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released an information bulletin outlining how it plans to implement the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that insurance plans offer at least a minimum set of essential health benefits. Read further for details.

Essential Health Benefits Sign-On Letter
12/12/2011
Read comments to Secretary Sebelius on the Essential Health Benefits Package.

NAMI Comments on Medicaid Eligibility 10-31-11
11/08/2011

NAMI Comments to DHHS on IOM 10 11
10/27/2011
Read NAMI's Comments to the Department of Health and Human Services listening Session on the Institute of Medicine Recommendations on Essential Health Benefits Under the Affordable Care Act

Congress Moves on "Continuing Resolution" to Extend FY 2011 Funding
12/08/2010
Today, the House is expected to pass legislation extending the budgets of most federal agencies at current levels through the remaining months of FY 2011 (September 30, 2011). Read more about the implications of a "continued resolution" versus "omnibus" spending.

IOM Comments on Essential Benefits Package
12/07/2010
Read NAMI's comments to the Institute of Medicine on the Essential Benefits Package in Health Care Reform.

NAMI Comments on the Planning and Establishment of State-Level Exchanges
10/06/2010
Read comments provided by NAMI to the Department of Health & Human Services regarding state-level exchanges.

NAMI's Principles for Health Care Reform
Read nine principles that will help NAMI advocate for people with mental illnesses during the healthcare reform debate.

Behavioral Health Care in Health Care Reform Legislation
Read the report published by analyst, Ramya Sundararaman, on December 15, 2009 on behavioral health care in health care reform legislation.

Ask the Doctor Call on Health Care Reform
Download the presentation being made by Andrew Sperling for NAMIs Ask the Doctor call on October 23, 2009.

Progress Report on Health Reform Legislation
Andrew Sperling's presentation to NAMI grassroots leaders on Health Reform Legislation.

NAMI's Letter of Support for S. 1136
Read NAMI's letter in support for S. 1136, the Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Care Demonstration Project Act of 2009.

NAMI's Letter of Support for HR 2502
Read NAMI's letter of support for HR 2502, the Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2009.

SAMHSA Provides a New Online Resource for Ideas and Discussion about Health System Reform
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has created a new place on its website www.samhsa.gov/healthreform for posting and exchanging ideas about the issues and opportunities surrounding the future shape of America’s health system – especially on how reform may affect mental health, substance abuse prevention and treatment services.

2008 Party Platform Excerpts: Health Care
A guide to how the Democratic and Republican party platforms compare on the issue of health care.