Library of Publications

MAMH and HCFA Comments Regarding Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2022: Emergency Services Programs (ESPs)

November 21, 2022

MAMH

Letter to the Massachusetts Division of Insurance providing comments on further developing guidance on the requirement for health insurance carriers to cover Emergency Services Programs (ESPs).

Summary of Chapter 268 of the Acts of 2022: An Act relating to economic growth and relief for the Commonwealth

November 10, 2022

MAMH

An analysis of how Chapter 268 of the Acts of 2022, An Act relating to economic growth and relief for the Commonwealth, affects individuals with behavioral health conditions and their families.

MAMH Comments on Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2022: Collaborative Care

October 31, 2022

MAMH

Letter to the Massachusetts Division of Insurance providing comments on further developing guidance on the requirement for health insurance carriers to cover the Psychiatric Collaborative Care model.

Fact Sheet: An Act addressing barriers to care for mental health

October 27, 2022

Kate Alicante

This fact sheet examines the provisions in An Act addressing barriers to care for mental health that will fundamentally transform the Commonwealth's behavioral health system to better meet the needs of individual, families, and communities.

Letter to Governor Baker Re: Please sign H.5358, An Act Relative to Step Therapy and Patient Safety, into Law

October 27, 2022

MAMH

Letter Governor Baker requesting Governor Baker to sign H.5358, An Act Relative to Step Therapy and Patient Safety, into law.

MAMH Comments on 130 CMR 448.000: Community Behavioral Health Center Services (Related to Definitions and Services for Adults)

October 26, 2022

MAMH

Letter to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health & Human Services providing feedback on a few definitions and services included in the proposed regulations to establish Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs) as a new provider type for MassHealth.

CMHC Comments on 130 CMR 448.000: Community Behavioral Health Center Services

October 24, 2022

Children’s Mental Health Campaign

Letter to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health & Human Services providing comments on the proposed regulations to establish Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs) as a new provider type for MassHealth.

Comments Regarding Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2022: Community-Based Treatment

October 17, 2022

Children’s Mental Health Campaign

Letter to the Massachusetts Division of Insurance providing comments on the requirement for health insurance carriers to cover certain community-based behavioral health services.

A Review of State Efforts to Enforce Mental Health Parity: Lessons for Policymakers and Regulators

October 17, 2022

JoAnn Volk, Rachel Schwab, Maanasa Kona and Emma Walsh-Alker

Researchers offer recommendations to policymakers to ensure the promise of MHPAEA is realized for patients across the country, including conducting targeted benefits reviews, providing additional federal resources, and clarifying federal guidance around protections.

Comments on Proposed Amendments to 130 CMR 429.000: Medical Assistance Program: Mental Health Center

October 11, 2022

MAMH

Letter to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services providing comments on the proposed amendments to 130 CMR 429.00: Medical Assistance Program: Mental Health Center.

Comments Regarding Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2022- Annual Mental Health Wellness Exams

October 3, 2022

MAMH, Health Law Advocates, and Health Care For All

Joint letter by MAMH, Health Law Advocates, and Health Care For All to the Division of Insurance on annual mental wellness examinations.

Paul Summergrad, MD, on Prioritizing Mental Health Care and Access Post-Pandemic

September 30, 2022

Emily Wright Brognano and Paul Summergrad

TuftsNow article features an interview with MAMH Board member and former American Psychiatric Association president Paul Summergrad.