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Library of Publications

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.

The FY23 Massachusetts State Budget Brief: Implications for People Living with Behavioral Health Conditions

August 18, 2022

Kate Alicante, MAMH Senior Policy Research Associate

This brief examines the provisions in the FY23 Massachusetts State Budget that will affect individuals with behavioral health conditions and their families.

The FY22 Supplemental Budget Brief: Implications for People with Behavioral Health Conditions

August 17, 2022

Danna Mauch

On April 4, 2022, Governor Baker signed a FY22 Supplemental Budget into law. It authorized $1.6 billion in direct appropriations to support the Commonwealth's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and invest in immediate needs.

MAMH Thank You Letter to Legislators Re S.3097, the Mental Health Omnibus

August 2, 2022

Danna Mauch

Letter thanking legislators for their critical leadership and exhaustive efforts to craft and pass the Mental Health Omnibus Bill.

Letter to Governor Baker Re: Please sign S.3097, the Mental Health Omnibus Bill, into law

August 2, 2022

Danna Mauch

A letter detailing MAMH's excitement of many of the provisions included in S.3097, An Act addressing barriers to care for mental health, and to ask the Governor to sign into law.

Letter to Governor Baker Re Behavioral Health Provisions in FY23 Conference Committee Budget

July 21, 2022

Danna Mauch

A letter to register concern with one provision included in conference committee's FY23 budget and to note MAMH's appreciation for the inclusion of many important initiatives and programs.

Letter to Conference Committee Re Behavioral Health Provisions of S.2584 and H.4891

July 1, 2022

Danna Mauch

Letter detailing MAMH's position, where the two bills differ, as Conference Committee members reconcile the Senate and House versions.

Letter to Conference Committee Re FY23 State Budget

June 23, 2022

Danna Mauch

A letter detailing MAMH's support for behavioral health priorities as Conference Committee members reconcile the Senate and House versions of the FY23 budget.