Nov 13, 2019 | Mental Health Update
Listed below are MHANYS comments to New York State related to DSRIP 2.0. This is an unprecedented opportunity to insure greater representation from Community Based Organizations (CBO’s) including the call for 30% of funds being utilized by CBOs as mandated in...
Nov 12, 2019 | Mental Health Update
Last week, comments were due to the New York State Office of Mental Health in regard to definitions of ‘medical necessity’ and the relationship with mental health parity. One of the most important reforms of the last year was the movement to insure that ‘medical...
Nov 8, 2019 | Mental Health Update
Last week, another significant barrier to eliminating the stigma of mental illness in New York State took place when the New York State Bar Association recommended removal about questions related to an individual’s mental health for all future applications to the...
Nov 8, 2019 | Mental Health Update
Earlier this week, Senate Mental Hygiene Chair David Carlucci held a hearing related to Veterans Mental Health. Senators Addabbo and O’Mara also participated. We were very appreciative of the opportunity to testify at the hearing. While certainly suicide prevention is...
Oct 29, 2019 | Mental Health Update
Join the NYS Trauma-Informed Network and learn how to get the most out of the NYS Trauma-Informed Network This past year, MHANYS has been a member of a cross-sector Advisory Council, shaping the site’s look and content to make sure we are setting the stage for high...
Oct 28, 2019 | Mental Health Update
The Non Quantitative Treatment Limits (NQTL) of mental health parity include medical necessity. This has been used to reject claims for mental health benefits. We strongly support the Governor and the Office of Mental Health for developing a reliable clinical tool...
