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August 1, 2023
Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD) Exclusion and Substance Use Disorders: Lay of the Land
Héctor Hernández-Delgado Issue Brief
The Medicaid Act prohibits the use of federal funding for services provided in Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMDs). In response to the overdose epidemic, two competing pathways have been implemented that allow states to circumvent the IMD exclusion: the SUPPORT Act's state plan amendment (SPA) option and the use…
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July 14, 2023
Comments on Proposed Medicaid Managed Care Access Rule
Sarah Somers Comments
CMS proposed a major administrative rule that would increase transparency in managed care; improve monitoring and assure adequacy of payments in managed care; increase accountability, transparency, and participant input into external quality review; and help states to make information about quality measures widely available. NHeLP filed comments in support…
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July 13, 2023
Comments on Proposed Medicaid Access Rule
Jennifer Lav, Wayne Turner, David Machledt, Abigail Coursolle, Dania Douglas, Charly Gilfoil, Jasmine Young, and Madeline Morcelle Comments
CMS proposed changes and additions to regulations enforcing the "equal access" provision of Medicaid. These changes would strengthen opportunities for enrollees' input and oversight of state Medciaid programs, would help promote access to Medicaid services, would improve quality of care, and promoting transparency and adequate payment for fee-for-service Medicaid.…
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May 17, 2023
Access to Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services: Network Adequacy Requirements and Other Beneficiary Rights
Abigail Coursolle and Nancy Lam Issue Brief
Medi-Cal covers Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) for beneficiaries who need them. In California, County Mental Health Plans (MHPs) are responsible for providing SMHS to Medi-Cal beneficiaries of all ages. This issue brief analyzes the legal requirements that require MHPs to ensure Medi-Cal beneficiaries’ access to SMHS and maintain…
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April 3, 2023
NHeLP Comments on the DEA Buprenorphine via Telemedicine Proposed Rule
Alexis Robles-Fradet and T. Nancy Lam Comments
In these comments on the Buprenorphine via Telemedicine Proposed Rule, NHeLP urges the DEA to withdraw the proposed rule related to the induction of buprenorphine via telemedicine and continue the expanded telemedicine flexibilities under the Opioid Public Health Emergency.
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March 16, 2023
Protect Medicaid Funding series
Michelle Yiu, Emma Parker-Newton, David Machledt, Amy Chen, Madeline Morcelle, Héctor Hernández-Delgado, Catherine McKee, Mara Youdelman, Wayne Turner, Dania Douglas, and Charly Gilfoil Fact Sheet
In an updated series of fact sheets called Protect Medicaid Funding, NHeLP provides succinct analysis of the policy proposals that if enacted would jeopardize the health and financial security of the tens of millions of low-income individuals who depend on the Medicaid guarantee every year. Medicaid helps people live…
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Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD) Exclusion and Substance Use Disorders: Lay of the Land

Comments on Proposed Medicaid Managed Care Access Rule

Comments on Proposed Medicaid Access Rule

Access to Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services: Network Adequacy Requirements and Other Beneficiary Rights

NHeLP Comments on the DEA Buprenorphine via Telemedicine Proposed Rule

Mental Health Archive

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Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD) Exclusion and Substance Use Disorders: Lay of the Land

Comments on Proposed Medicaid Managed Care Access Rule

Comments on Proposed Medicaid Access Rule

Access to Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services: Network Adequacy Requirements and Other Beneficiary Rights

NHeLP Comments on the DEA Buprenorphine via Telemedicine Proposed Rule

Protect Medicaid Funding series