Federal Government Shutdown
January 14, 2019(As of Jan 10, 2019)
What’s still running
Roughly 75% of the government has already been funded for 2019, so many services are continuing without interruption.
Social Security (including SSI/SSDI disability)
People receiving Social Security or SSI/SSDI payments will continue to receive their benefits. These programs are funded and are not be affected by the partial shutdown.Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP health coverage
People covered by Medicare, Medicaid or CHIP programs will not see their coverage change as a result of the partial shutdown.Health insurance from Marketplace
People Read MorePA HB 1233 becomes law; Assisted Outpatient Treatment Bill Becomes Law
Before the General Assembly adjourned for the upcoming general election, the Legislature passed HB 1233, Representative Tom Murt’s assisted outpatient treatment bill. RCPA and other organizations had been working with members of the General Assembly and the administration on this issue to make it more practical. Despite pleas to the Governor to veto the legislation, the Governor signed the bill into law on Wednesday, October 24. The bill becomes Act 106 of 2018.
A detailed summary of the bill can be Read More
NAMI Excited with New Opportunities to Improve Medicaid Mental Health Care
11/13/2018
Secretary Alex Azar, U.S. Health & Human Services, announced that the Administration will allow states to apply for Medicaid waivers to pay for mental health treatment in inpatient settings known as IMDs, or institutions of mental disease. Historically, Medicaid has not paid for treatment in these settings for most adults. While this policy was intended to reduce inhumane institutionalization, it also resulted in unequal coverage of mental health and, tragically, a lack of appropriate options for people with severe mental health Read More
Public Meeting Held on Future of Norristown State Hospital
NORRISTOWN — Only a decade ago a major movie studio was contemplating filming here, and now its fate is up for debate.
At a little more than 198 acres holding 55 buildings, the Norristown State Hospital property is being scrutinized like never before in its 138-year history.
Signing in for the Public Meeting for the Norristown State Hospital at Norristown Municipal Hall on Tuesday, 110 people came to hear the latest findings from chief consultant Michael Baker International (MBI) on potential uses Read More
NAMI and Others File Lawsuit Against the Short-Term, Limited Duration Plan Final Rule
9/14/2018
In partnership with the Association for Community Affiliated Plans and other organizations, NAMI filed suit today to invalidate the federal short-term, limited duration (STLD) insurance plan rule issued last month by three federal agencies. The legal challenge seeks a temporary injunction against the recently issued STLD rule, which would expand the availability of plans that do not have to provide coverage for mental heatlh and substance use services or comply with mental health parity.
These short-term, limited duration Read More
NAMI Statement on Family Separations at Border
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, was created based on the foundation of family involvement and through our years of experience, we believe that strong family support is vital to a child’s long-term mental health.
The forced separation of families is highly stressful and can result in trauma—and these separations can profoundly impact children who do not yet have a mental health condition, as well as those who are experiencing symptoms, Read More