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The Behavioral Health Care Affordability Problem

(Just Now) Of the 11.8 million Americans who reported an unmet need for behavioral health care in 2016, 38 percent could not afford the cost of treatment.44 Furthermore, 2.5 million adults with serious mental illness (SMI) have incomes below the federal poverty line (FPL), and adults over the age of 26 with incomes … See more

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-behavioral-health-care-affordability-problem/

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HHS Finalizes Policies to Make Coverage More Accessible and …

(Just Now) WEBMeasures will make coverage more accessible, expand behavioral health care access, simplify choice, and make it easier for millions to select a health plan

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/04/17/hhs-finalizes-policies-make-coverage-more-accessible-expand-behavioral-health-care-access-millions-americans-2024.html

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Reducing the Economic Burden of Unmet Mental Health Needs

(8 days ago) WEBThis strategy recognizes that policies that improve the affordability of mental health treatment, expand access to behavioral health providers, invest in …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/cea/written-materials/2022/05/31/reducing-the-economic-burden-of-unmet-mental-health-needs/

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ISSUE BRIEF What the Affordable Care Act Has Meant for …

(Just Now) WEBthe Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Court could invalidate all of the ACA — or key provisions that protect people with mental health conditions — putting coverage and …

https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NAMI_IssueBrief_ACA_11-10-20.pdf

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Behavioral health coverage under the Affordable Care Act: What …

(3 days ago) WEBThe 2008 federal parity law and the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) sought to expand access to behavioral health services. There was concern plans might …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5832546/

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HHS Releases Policies to Make Coverage More Accessible and …

(6 days ago) WEBToday, the Biden-Harris Administration released the 2024 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Proposed Rule that aims to further advance the …

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-releases-policies-make-coverage-more-accessible-and-expand-behavioral-health-care-access

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Behavioral Health Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act: What …

(1 days ago) WEBObjective: The 2008 federal parity law and the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) sought to expand access to behavioral health services. There was concern that …

https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.201700098

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The ACA at 10: How Has It Impacted Mental Health Care?

(8 days ago) WEBThe Affordable Care Act has improved access to mental health care in just 10 years, but remaining gaps require further attention. We must focus future research on: disparities in the mental health care …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2020/aca-10-how-has-it-impacted-mental-health-care

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The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of …

(2 days ago) WEBamended behavioral health (i.e., mental health and substance use) program authorizations expiring in FY2023. The act reauthorized many behavioral …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R47910

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Paying for Behavioral Health Treatment: The Role of the …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) extended dependent care coverage to all individuals under age 26. The coverage expansion in 2010 likely caused an increase in …

https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/paying-behavioral-health-treatment-role-affordable-care-act

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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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Strengthening Behavioral Healthcare To Meet The Needs

(5 days ago) WEBThe CMS Behavioral Health Strategy underscores the importance of access, equity, quality, and effective data integration in preventing and treating mental …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/strengthening-behavioral-healthcare-meet-needs-our-nation

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House Passes Build Back Better Act with Significant Health Care

(7 days ago) WEBThe House of Representatives today voted to pass a modified version of the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376), a roughly $1.75 trillion social spending package that …

https://www.aha.org/special-bulletin/2021-11-18-house-passes-build-back-better-act-significant-health-care-provisions

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Does the Affordable Care Act cover individuals with mental health

(1 days ago) WEBYes. Mental and behavioral health services are considered what’s called essential health benefits. Most individual and small employer health insurance plans, …

https://www.hhs.gov/answers/health-insurance-reform/does-the-aca-cover-individuals-with-mental-health-problems/index.html

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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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FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Protects and Increases Access …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Administration continues to build on, strengthen, and protect Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—and now more Americans have health …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/briefing-room/2024/03/11/fact-sheet-the-presidents-budget-protects-and-increases-access-to-quality-affordable-healthcare/

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What Does the Affordable Care Act Mean for Behavioral …

(2 days ago) WEB3 behavioral health care. Plans can no longer apply yearly or lifetime dollar limits on coverage of essential health benefits, including benefits for mental health and …

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/samhsa_infographic2_final_banner_rev_r111314b.pdf

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Behavioral Health Parity and the Affordable Care Act - PMC

(3 days ago) WEBThe Affordable Care Act and Behavioral Health. The foundation of increased insurance coverage under the ACA is built on redesign and expansion of the small group and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4334111/

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Gov. establishes Health Care Affordability Fund, eliminate copays …

(9 days ago) WEBFund reduces the cost of health insurance, medical expenses for working families. SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed into law Senate …

https://www.governor.state.nm.us/2021/04/08/gov-establishes-health-care-affordability-fund-eliminate-copays-for-behavioral-health-services/

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Examining New Medicaid Resources to Expand School-Based …

(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/examining-new-medicaid-resources-to-expand-school-based-behavioral-health-services/

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HHS issues final rule on ACA nondiscrimination protections

(Just Now) WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services April 26 released a final rule reinstating certain regulatory protections against discrimination in health care programs …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-04-29-hhs-issues-final-rule-aca-nondiscrimination-protections

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Senate Passes 2024-25 Budget Addressing Critical Priorities for …

(7 days ago) WEBHealth. $7.5 billion invested in New York’s health care system through modifications to the state's 1115 Medicaid Waiver to be used for promoting health …

https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024/senate-passes-2024-25-budget-addressing-critical-priorities-new

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Summary of the Final Rule - HHS.gov

(8 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule to advance health equity and reduce disparities in health care. Section 1557 of the …

https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/section-1557/1557-fact-sheet/index.html

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Department of the Treasury; Department of Health and Human …

(7 days ago) WEBGAO reviewed the Department of the Treasury; and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (the …

https://www.gao.gov/products/b-336235

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Governor Hochul Announces Key Mental Health Investments for …

(4 days ago) WEBGovernor Kathy Hochul today announced key mental health investments for New Yorkers as part of the FY 2025 Budget. Building on the investments from her $1 …

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-key-mental-health-investments-all-new-yorkers-part-fy-2025-budget

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Department of Labor takes additional steps to protect critical

(5 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON – The Department of Labor today announced that its Employee Benefits Security Administration issued a final rule that will reinforce critical …

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/ebsa/ebsa20240429

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Apply for FY 2024 Behavioral Health Service Expansion

(7 days ago) WEBWe expect to award $240 million in FY 2024 and $200 million in FY 2025 to 400 health centers. You may apply for up to $600,000 in year 1, and $500,000 in year 2. Our …

https://bphc.hrsa.gov/funding/funding-opportunities/behavioral-health-service-expansion

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Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Improving Healthcare Access and …

(2 days ago) WEBAthens, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, members of the General Assembly, and other …

https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-04-19/gov-kemp-signs-legislation-improving-healthcare-access-and-affordability

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Biden administration restores protections for gay and transgender …

(5 days ago) WEBThe contested rule stems from Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which bars “discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/27/politics/lgbtq-health-care-biden-administration-rules-affordable-care-act/index.html

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Department of Human Services Mental Health Housing

(2 days ago) WEBPrograms for Assistance in the Transition from Homelessness (PATH): Services provided to individuals suffering from serious mental illness, or suffering from serious mental illness …

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/resources/services/recovery/mh_housing.html

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Trump Association Health Plan Rule Axed by Labor Department (1)

(3 days ago) WEB“Small businesses and self-employed people deserve access to affordable health care, which the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides,” he said in a statement. …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/biden-administration-rescinds-trump-association-health-plan-rule

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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Jersey City, NJ

(5 days ago) WEBFind Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists, Psychologists and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Counseling in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, get help for Cognitive …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/cognitive-behavioral-cbt/nj/jersey-city

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Behavioral Health Associates of North Jersey – Psychologists

(2 days ago) WEBWelcome to Behavioral Health Associates of North Jersey, a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals located in Paramus, Bergen County, NJ. Our licensed …

https://www.bhanj.com/

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Home Animal Behavior Clinic of New Jersey

(5 days ago) WEBExpert, Compassionate Behavioral Health Care for Pets. Animal Behavior Clinic of New Jersey. Contact Us 201-212-6448.

https://animalbehaviorclinicnj.com/

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