Federal Policy Briefs: Crisis Response
In this brief, NAMD highlights federal opportunities to improve crisis response systems, including call lines, mobile crisis teams,...
Medicaid Members
Adults with Complex Health and Social Needs
Many of the people served by Medicaid have complex needs that intermingle multiple physical and behavioral health conditions with other complex challenges such as homelessness or current or previous incarceration.
Resources
State Associations Request Removal of EVV GPS Ban from 21st Century Cures Act Successor Legislation
NAMD joined our sister state associations in requesting that lawmakers remove a proposed ban on the use of...
CMCS Director Dan Tsai Outlines Policy Priorities in Health Affairs Interview
Read NAMD's summary of CMCS Director Dan Tsai's Policy Spotlight with Health Affairs.
NAMD Highlights Opportunities to Strengthen Behavioral Health in Response to Senate Finance Request
On November 12, 2021, NAMD sent a letter to the Senate Finance Committee outlining policy recommendations to improve...
How States are Leveraging Federal Dollars to Transform Home- and Community-Based Services
Read NAMD, NASDDDS, and ADvancing States' blog to learn more about how states are using American Rescue Plan...
NAMD Highlights Opportunities to Address Social Determinants of Health in Response to Congressional Social Determinants of Health Caucus Request
On September 21, 2021, NAMD sent a letter to the Congressional Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Caucus outlining...
NAMD Submits Feedback to Congress on Proposed Home- and Community-Based Services Access Act
On April 30, NAMD sent a letter to Senators Hassan, Brown, and Casey and Representative Dingell with feedback...
NAMD and Sister State Associations Request Extended Implementation Timeline on Electronic Visit Verification and Settings Rule
On March 20, NAMD joined ADvancing States and the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services...