Library of Publications

Comments to MassHealth re: Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)

June 2, 2025

MAMH

MAMH with MHLAC submitted comments to MassHealth on draft regulations 130 CMR 464.000: Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT). We support the expansion of PACT programs through the creation of a MassHealth fee-for-service program.

MAMH FY26 Budget Letter to the Joint Committee on Ways & Means

February 28, 2025

MAMH

A letter to the Ways & Means Committees detailing MAMH's FY26 budget priorities.

MAMH Comments in Support of the FDA's Proposal to Ban Electrical Stimulation Devices for Self-Injurious or Aggressive Behavior

May 23, 2024

Jennifer Honig, JD, Massachusetts Association for Mental Health

MAMH comments in support of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Proposal to Ban Electrical Stimulation Devices for Self-Injurious or Aggressive Behavior.

Support for H.1966, An Act Ensuring Access to Addiction Services

April 11, 2024

Advocacy Coalition

This letter summarizes testimony in support of legislation that would end the practice of incarcerating men who have not been charged with a crime but who have been civically committed for involuntary treatment for alcohol or substance use conditions under section 35.

Letter to Governor Healey Re Behavioral Health Provisions in the FY24 Conference Committee Budget

August 4, 2023

Danna Mauch

A letter detailing MAMH's support for behavioral health priorities in the FY24 Conference Committee budget that is under review by Governor Healey.

MAMH Letter to House Conferees on the FY24 State Budget

June 6, 2023

Danna Mauch

Letter to the House Conference Committee members detailing MAMH's support for behavioral health priorities in the FY24 State Budget.

MAMH Letter to Senate Conferees on FY24 State Budget

June 6, 2023

Danna Mauch

Letter to the Senate Conference Committee members detailing MAMH's support for behavioral health priorities in the FY24 State Budget.

MAMH FY24 House Ways & Means Committee Budget Amendments Letter

April 20, 2023

MAMH

Letter to the House Ways & Means Committee detailing the FY24 House budget amendments MAMH supports.

MAMH FY24 Budget Letter to House Ways & Means Committee

March 22, 2023

MAMH

A letter to the House Ways & Means Committee detailing MAMH's FY24 budget priorities.

MAMH Comments on 130 CMR 461.000: Community Support Program Services (1115 Waiver Renewal Implementation)

January 31, 2023

MAMH

Letter to the MA Executive Office of Health and Human Serivces providing comments regarding implementation of the most recent MassHealth 1115 waiver demonstration renewal.

CMHC Comments on Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2022: Parity Enforcement Issues

December 15, 2022

Children’s Mental Health Campaign

Letter to the Massachusetts Division of Insurance providing comments regarding parity enforcement provisions in Chapter 177 and related issues, including the ongoing implementation of the Behavioral Health for Children and Adolescents and provider directory regulations.

MAMH, HCFA, and HLA Comments Regarding Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2022: Continued Coverage

November 29, 2022

MAMH, Health Law Advocates, and Health Care For All

Letter to the Massachusetts Division of Insurance providing responses to questions asked to stakeholders on the requirement for fully insured health insurance carriers to provide continued coverage of dependents over age 26 with disabilities.