Federal Policy Briefs: The IMD Exclusion
Our sixth Federal Policy Brief highlights the challenges caused by the "institutions for mental diseases" exclusion in Medicaid,...
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
Children and Youth Experiencing Crisis Journey Map
Medicaid leaders can customize this journey map to communicate the major structural elements in the care journey for...
Federal Policy Briefs: Re-Entry from Incarceration
Our fifth Federal Policy Brief highlights opportunities to improve continuity of care and health outcomes for people who...
Federal Policy Briefs: Behavioral Health Workforce
Our fourth Federal Policy Brief highlights opportunities to strengthen the behavioral health workforce.
Federal Policy Briefs: Youth Mental Health
In this brief, NAMD highlights federal opportunities to improve the youth mental health system.
Federal Policy Briefs: Behavioral Health Integration
In this brief, NAMD highlights federal opportunities to drive integration in the behavioral healthcare system.
Federal Policy Briefs: Crisis Response
In this brief, NAMD highlights federal opportunities to improve crisis response systems, including call lines, mobile crisis teams,...