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
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: Behavioral Health Equity
This Federal Policy Brief highlights opportunities to close racial disparities in behavioral health conditions and access to treatment.
NAMD Highlights Opportunities to Address Mental Health and Substance Use in Letter to HHS
On August 1, NAMD sent a letter to the Secretary of Health and Human Services highlighting opportunities to...
Meeting the Behavioral Health Needs of Children
Episode two, season three of the Medicaid Leadership Exchange Podcast highlights the behavioral health needs of children and...