Benefits
Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
Medicaid typically serves populations with larger need for mental health and addiction services than the public at large. These services are critical to improving overall health and wellness in individuals.
Resources
CMS recently issued a set of templates and instructional guides to document compliance with mental health and substance...
NAMD Responds to CMS’s Request for Comments on Mental Health Parity Compliance
On December 4, NAMD formally commented on CMS's request for comments on mental health parity compliance in Medicaid...
Aligning Medicaid and Behavioral Health in Virginia
Episode 5 of Season 4 of the Medicaid Leadership Exchange discusses cross-sector collaboration for behavioral health in Virginia.
NAMD and the Medicaid Medical Directors Network Urge the DEA to Expand Access to Buprenorphine
On March 31, NAMD and the Medicaid Medical Directors Network submitted comments urging the DEA to expand access...
NAMD Comments on Proposed Rule that Would Align 42 CFR Part 2 with HIPAA
On January 31, NAMD submitted comments on a proposed rule that would align 42 CFR Part 2 with...
How Medicaid is Making a Difference for Kids with Complex Behavioral Health Needs
With an uptick in children and youth requiring specialized inpatient psychiatric care, this blog highlights state Medicaid strategies...
Federal Policy Brief: Cross-Agency Collaboration to Address Behavioral Health Needs
Read NAMD's Federal Policy Brief to learn more about how our federal partners can support cross-agency collaboration.
Federal Policy Briefs: Reducing Disparities in Behavioral Health
This Federal Policy Brief highlights opportunities to close racial disparities in behavioral health conditions and access to treatment.