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Thursday, October 23, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
CONTACT YOUR CONGRESSMEN
NAMI | Current Status of Federal Mental Illness Insurance Parity Legislation
With only 1 week left it is crucial to get information to your congressmen to vote on the parity bill to require plans to cover mental illness and substance abuse treatment on the same terms and conditions as all other illnesses.
With only 1 week left it is crucial to get information to your congressmen to vote on the parity bill to require plans to cover mental illness and substance abuse treatment on the same terms and conditions as all other illnesses.
Monday, September 22, 2008
NAMI 2008 RESOURCE GUIDE
NAMI UPDATE RECEIVED 09-22-08
Voting is the foundation of democracy. Every vote counts.
In 2000, President George W. Bush won the presidential election by winning in Florida by a margin of only 930 votes out of six million cast in the state. That win made the difference in the Electoral College.
Deadlines for registering to vote are fast approaching. You can register to vote online today through this newsletter. Please be sure to check your state's deadline. Absentee ballots involve different procedures with later deadlines. For separate applications and easy- to-follow procedures on absentee voting, please visit "Go Vote Absentee."
For additional information about deadlines and procedures, NAMI also recommends the League of Women Voters Education Fund's "Vote 411" site.
NAMI has released the responses of presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama to a detailed questionnaire about mental health care, along with highlights of the Democratic and Republican platforms.
The positions are offered as part of public education. As a non-profit organization, NAMI does not endorse political candidates, but mental illness does not discriminate between Democrats or Republicans. One out of four Americans is affected by mental illness at some point during their lifetimes.
Be an informed voter! Learn the positions of candidates and parties before you vote.
Help make mental health part of the Election dialog with candidates at the federal, state and local levels. There are many ways to make a difference.
* Learn the issues. Read through NAMI's Policy Action Agenda and pick up useful facts and points to emphasize.
* Ask questions. Attend a candidate forum. Ask candidates one or more open-ended questions related to mental illness.
* Talk with family, friends and others. Educate them. Make sure that they plan to vote on November 4.
Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is observed October 5-11 and coincides with a televised presidential debate on November 7. One way to raise awareness of mental illness for that week is by submitting letters to editors or op-ed commentaries a week or more beforehand to your local newspaper.
A model letter and op-ed are included among MIAW materials. Please adapt them to include a personal story or observation in your own words and submit them to your own local paper-no matter how small.
This year's MIAW theme is "Building Community, Taking Action." In a democracy, elections are one way that we build community. Taking action means speaking out as part of public dialogue-and voting. The outcome of elections will also help determine actions that will be taken long after ballots are cast.
Voting is the foundation of democracy. Every vote counts.
In 2000, President George W. Bush won the presidential election by winning in Florida by a margin of only 930 votes out of six million cast in the state. That win made the difference in the Electoral College.
Deadlines for registering to vote are fast approaching. You can register to vote online today through this newsletter. Please be sure to check your state's deadline. Absentee ballots involve different procedures with later deadlines. For separate applications and easy- to-follow procedures on absentee voting, please visit "Go Vote Absentee."
For additional information about deadlines and procedures, NAMI also recommends the League of Women Voters Education Fund's "Vote 411" site.
NAMI has released the responses of presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama to a detailed questionnaire about mental health care, along with highlights of the Democratic and Republican platforms.
The positions are offered as part of public education. As a non-profit organization, NAMI does not endorse political candidates, but mental illness does not discriminate between Democrats or Republicans. One out of four Americans is affected by mental illness at some point during their lifetimes.
Be an informed voter! Learn the positions of candidates and parties before you vote.
Help make mental health part of the Election dialog with candidates at the federal, state and local levels. There are many ways to make a difference.
* Learn the issues. Read through NAMI's Policy Action Agenda and pick up useful facts and points to emphasize.
* Ask questions. Attend a candidate forum. Ask candidates one or more open-ended questions related to mental illness.
* Talk with family, friends and others. Educate them. Make sure that they plan to vote on November 4.
Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is observed October 5-11 and coincides with a televised presidential debate on November 7. One way to raise awareness of mental illness for that week is by submitting letters to editors or op-ed commentaries a week or more beforehand to your local newspaper.
A model letter and op-ed are included among MIAW materials. Please adapt them to include a personal story or observation in your own words and submit them to your own local paper-no matter how small.
This year's MIAW theme is "Building Community, Taking Action." In a democracy, elections are one way that we build community. Taking action means speaking out as part of public dialogue-and voting. The outcome of elections will also help determine actions that will be taken long after ballots are cast.
Friday, June 27, 2008
MEDICAID REGULATIONS APPROVED!
Victory on Medicaid Regulations!
June 27, 2008
Last night the Senate gave final approval to a supplemental war funding bill that includes moratoria on regulations that would have severely limited the ability of states to fund critical mental health services through the Medicaid program. The bill now moves to the White House where President Bush has pledged to sign it in to law.
Your Voice Made This Victory Possible!
The voice of NAMI advocates all across the country made an enormous difference in building strong bipartisan majorities against these Medicaid regulations, forcing the Bush Administration to back off of previous veto threats. NAMI is extremely grateful to all those who took the time to write and call over the past four months on this important issue.
A Busy Week Leading Up to the July 4th Recess
The Senate's action last night caps a very busy week in Congress on NAMI's federal legislative agenda. The House passed measures to broaden the scope of the Americans with Disabilities Act and to stop abuse of teens in "boot camp" residential programs. Unfortunately, the Senate failed to vote on a measure that would have strengthened Medicare. Congress has now begun its July 4th recess and will not return until July 8. Click on the links below for details on the actions taken by the House and Senate during this very busy week.
Senate Falls Short on Medicare Package
House Passes ADA Improvements Act
Congress Begins Work on FY 2009 Spending Bills
House Approves Measure to Stop Abuse in Teen Residential Programs
Thursday, June 26, 2008
ACT NOW! SENATE VOTES ON MEDICARE THIS WEEK!
June 26, 2008
By the end of this week, the Senate is expected to vote on a package of reforms to the Medicare program, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (HR 6331). By an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 355-59, the House passed this legislation on June 24 - thanks to your advocacy contacting House members. It is now critical for the Senate to pass this legislation -with a veto-proof margin of 67 votes - to send it on to the President.
HR 6331 includes a number of critical provisions for Medicare beneficiaries living with serious mental illness. The bill addresses the discriminatory 50% cost sharing requirement for outpatient mental illness treatment, gradually lowering it to 20% as required for all other medical treatment. The improvements also include reforming the Medicare Part D benefit by restoring Part D coverage for benzodiazepines, and ensuring that prescription drug plans must maintain broad access on their formularies to medications to treat serious mental illness - including antipsychotics, antidepressants and anticonvulsants.
Act Now!
Call or email Congress today! Urge your Senators to support HR 6331 - the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. All Senate offices can be reached by calling 202-225-3121.
Click here to send a letter to your Senators
Learn More
View additional background information on HR 6331.
View NAMI's letter of support for HR 6331.
By the end of this week, the Senate is expected to vote on a package of reforms to the Medicare program, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (HR 6331). By an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 355-59, the House passed this legislation on June 24 - thanks to your advocacy contacting House members. It is now critical for the Senate to pass this legislation -with a veto-proof margin of 67 votes - to send it on to the President.
HR 6331 includes a number of critical provisions for Medicare beneficiaries living with serious mental illness. The bill addresses the discriminatory 50% cost sharing requirement for outpatient mental illness treatment, gradually lowering it to 20% as required for all other medical treatment. The improvements also include reforming the Medicare Part D benefit by restoring Part D coverage for benzodiazepines, and ensuring that prescription drug plans must maintain broad access on their formularies to medications to treat serious mental illness - including antipsychotics, antidepressants and anticonvulsants.
Act Now!
Call or email Congress today! Urge your Senators to support HR 6331 - the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. All Senate offices can be reached by calling 202-225-3121.
Click here to send a letter to your Senators
Learn More
View additional background information on HR 6331.
View NAMI's letter of support for HR 6331.
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