Testimony Supporting Parity in Disability Insurance Policies November 4, 2019 MAMH MAMH testimony submitted November 4, 2019 supports H.908/S.615, which would require parity for mental health conditions in disability (wage replacement) insurance policies.
Testimony Opposing Emergency Regulations Permitting the Use of Drug-Detecting Dogs in DMH Facilities October 1, 2019 MAMH MAMH testimony submitted on Sept. 12, 2019 opposes emergency regulations that would allow the use of drug-detecting dogs in DMH facilities.
MassHealth: The Basics (Facts and Trends) August 12, 2019 Commonwealth Medicine: University of Massachusetts Medical School This updated edition of the MassHealth: The Basics chart pack provides new data on MassHealth enrollment and spending from the most recent state fiscal years available, as well as a high-level overview and status update on the state’s delivery system reform efforts.
Overview of MA State Budget Process August 1, 2019 MAMH This 1-page overview of the MA budget process describes the key players and timeline to support more effective advocacy.
Testimony to Bar Discrimination against Parents with Disabilities in Juvenile and Family Court Proceedings July 22, 2019 MAMH MAMH written testimony provided July 23, 2019 in support of legislation to prohibit discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings.
Health Care Access and Affordability Barriers June 21, 2019 The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation This chart pack provides detailed information on access to and affordability of care for mental health/substance use disorders among adults 19 to 64 in Massachusetts in 2018.
Access to Care for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Is a Challenge for Many in Massachusetts June 21, 2019 The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation This brief examines the health care experiences of adults 19 to 64 who sought care for mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders in Massachusetts.
Ready for Reform: Behavioral Health Care in Massachusetts June 21, 2019 The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation This report and companion chart pack describe the current behavioral health care system for children, adolescents, and adults in Massachusetts and outlines a new vision for reform.
Testimony on Ghost Networks May 7, 2019 Children’s Mental Health Campaign MAMH testimony provided May 7, 2019 in support of legislation to increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks.
