Federal Policy
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Comment Letter on SAMHSA’s Peer Support Technical Assistance
Certified Peer support is growing in interest as a means for building the mental health workforce. Peers have had similar mental health experiences and can help combat stigma, and support those who are suffering from mental health challenges in very meaningful ways. There is a national effort underway, led by the White House and federal…
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Passage of The Federal TRIUMPH for New Moms Act
The federal bill that the Policy Center has championed, was passed by Congress and calls for the development of a national strategic plan to address maternal mental health.
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An Open Letter to DOL: Our Recommendations for Mental Health Parity
Educate yourself on Federal Mental Health Parity protections through our webinars with the Department of Labor. Learn about MPPA and MHPAEA laws, their impact on mental health benefits, and key issues in provider networks and coverage. Join us to understand how these laws ensure fair mental health treatment and advocate for improved oversight and enforcement.
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An Open Letter to USPSTF: Our Analysis of the Draft Recommendations for Screening for Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide Risk in Adults
In September 2022, The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) invited public comment on the draft recommendations for screening for suicide risk, and anxiety in adults. The Policy Center, formerly 2020 Mom submitted the following letter co-signed by 10 other organizations.
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An Open Letter to the White House: Our Analysis of Maternal Mental Health Actions in the Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis
The new rules address “new standards to help states improve their monitoring of access to care by requiring the establishment of new standards for appointment wait times, use of secret shopper surveys, use of enrollee experience surveys, and requiring states to submit a managed care plan analysis of payments made by plans to providers for…
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Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing on Mental Health Parity
On March 30, 2022, the Senate Finance Committee, led by Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID), held a hearing titled, “Behavioral Health Care When Americans Need It: Ensuring Parity and Care Integration.”
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Policy Center Submits Mental Health Policy Recommendations to Senate Offices
Over the past two months, several U.S. Senate offices have released requests for information (RFIs), seeking input from stakeholder groups…
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The New USPSTF Recommendation: Prevention of Maternal Depression
The Task Force found convincing evidence (grade B) that counseling interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT), are effective in preventing perinatal depression.
