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NACBH-Led Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act (S.3196) Introduced in the Senate
The NACBH-led Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act (S. 3196) was introduced in the Senate at the beginning of November by Senators Rubio (R-FL), Tillis (R-NC), and Padilla (D-CA). The bill would permit federal Medicaid for foster youth in Qualified Residential Treatment Programs and ensure there are no interruptions to Medicaid access and the continuum of care. NACBH also got the bill offered as an amendment to the SUPPORT Act Reauthorization package just a week after its introduction. The NACBH team continues to work to pass the bill via the SUPPORT package. |
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NACBH Sign-On to Letter on Mental Health Parity Compliance in Medicaid and CHIP
NACBH has signed on to a Kennedy Forum letter to the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services regarding widespread non-compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA). MHPAEA requires that insurance plans cover mental health and addiction services at the same level as physical health services. The letter highlights the urgency of addressing this widespread non-compliance, as it impacts tens of millions of individuals, particularly those from marginalized communities. Read the letter here. |
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NACBH Sign-On to Letter on Healthcare Needs of Children in Military Families
NACBH has signed on to a Tricare for Kids Coalition letter emphasizing the unique healthcare needs of children in military families and advocating for increased investment in Medicaid and CHIP. Nearly 3 million military-connected children depend on these programs, and the letter urges policymakers to strengthen Medicaid by increasing provider reimbursement, streamlining access to care across state lines, and ensuring continuous coverage. The letter highlights the importance of Medicaid for various military family situations, such as transitioning servicemembers or survivors of deceased servicemembers. Read the letter here.
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HHS proposes rule to protect LGBTQ foster kids
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed a rule that mandates states' child welfare agencies train foster parents in providing for LGBTQ children in their care. This initiative is part of the Biden administration's efforts to strengthen the child welfare system, following an executive order issued in response to a rise in anti-LGBTQ state laws. The proposed rule aims to ensure that LGBTQ foster children receive safe and appropriate placements and services conducive to their well-being, with caregivers undergoing training in caring for LGBTQ youth.
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NACBH Sign-On to Letter Supporting the Improving Mental Health & Wellness in Schools Act
The NACBH has signed on to an Eating Disorders Coalition letter supporting the Improving Mental Health & Wellness in Schools Act. The Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act (H.R. 3331, S. 754) would add mental health as a category for inclusion in local school wellness policies in order to support mental health prevention, promotion, and intervention in schools. These policies would run parallel to school relationships with community providers but may encourage the deepening of these relationships for student benefit. Read the letter here.
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