15Jan
Mental Health Cuts Reverse: D.C.’s Flip-Flop Leaves America Guessing
SAMHSA Grant Cuts, Congressional Pushback, and the Rollercoaster Ride for Mental Health Care. Talk about whiplash: Just as mental health and addiction programs braced for a $2 billion punch in the gut, the government slammed the brakes—and reversed course overnight. […]
15Jan
Sweeping Cuts to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Programs Spark Concern Nationwide
The Trump administration abruptly slashed funding for substance abuse and mental health programs across the United States. As a result, advocates warn the nation’s most vulnerable now face greater risks. Major Funding Withdrawals from SAMHSA On Tuesday evening, SAMHSA canceled […]
12Oct
Medicaid Work Requirements: Key Concerns for Adults with Mental Health Disorders
Recently, the House approved a budget reconciliation bill that would implement nationwide Medicaid work requirements for adults covered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expansion group. According to estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), this measure is projected to lower federal Medicaid spending by $344 billion over the next decade and result in an additional 4.8 million people losing health insurance.
