NAMI works with policymakers to advance priority issues and ensure that the voice of people affected by mental illness is considered in policymaking. Read NAMI’s recent letters to federal leaders, submitted comments and testimony and other resources.
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Regulatory Comment on Parity
10/16/2023
Regulatory comment to Secretary Yellen, Acting Secretary Su, and Secretary Becerra in support of the proposed rule on Requirements Related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, and offering comments to strengthen the rule.
Statement for the Record on Health Coverage
10/03/2023
Statement for the Record affirming the importance of the patient protections afforded by the No Surprises Act and expressing concern about the overwhelming amount of litigation that has hindered the Act's smooth implementation.
Letter to Congressional Bill Sponsors on Social Supports
09/12/2023
Letter to Congressional Bill Sponsors in support of the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, which – for the first time in over 30 years – would raise the amount of assets Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients can save without jeopardizing their vital SSI benefits.
Letter to CMS on Medicare
09/11/2023
Letter to CMS leadership with recommendations for Part D redesign provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), with emphasis on ensuring that the Six Protected Classes policy is maintained.
Regulatory Comment on Health Coverage
09/08/2023
Regulatory comment supporting the proposed regulations that would increase transparency and implement consumer safeguards for short-term, limited duration insurance (STLDI) plans.