Medicaid Matters
Medicaid, known as Medical Assistance in Minnesota, covers more people in the state than Medicare and more people than any single commercial insurer. That means Medical Assistance plays a key role in the state’s all-time low uninsurance rate of 3.8%. Click here to dive into the data.
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MPS Legislative Priorities
MPS advances policies that expand access, strengthen equity, and improve mental health outcomes for Minnesotans. Parity Enforcement End discriminatory insurance practices that limit access to mental health and substance use disorder care. Position Paper and Talking Points Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) Reimbursement Ensure all payers cover CoCM so patients can access psychiatric expertise in primary care. Position Paper and Talking Points Cannabis Safeguards Promote responsible policy that protects public health and youth mental health. Position Paper and Talking Points |
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APA Advocacy Action Center
Want to take action on the issues impacting psychiatry?
The American Psychiatric Association’s Advocacy Action Center makes it easy for members to stay informed and speak up on federal policy issues affecting patients, physicians, and mental health care systems nationwide. Through the Action Center, you can quickly contact your members of Congress, respond to timely action alerts, and access background information on key legislative priorities.
If you’re an APA member, this is one of the simplest ways to make your voice heard at the national level.
👉 Visit the APA Advocacy Action Center
(Note: APA membership login required.)
Want to take action on the issues impacting psychiatry?
The American Psychiatric Association’s Advocacy Action Center makes it easy for members to stay informed and speak up on federal policy issues affecting patients, physicians, and mental health care systems nationwide. Through the Action Center, you can quickly contact your members of Congress, respond to timely action alerts, and access background information on key legislative priorities.
If you’re an APA member, this is one of the simplest ways to make your voice heard at the national level.
👉 Visit the APA Advocacy Action Center
(Note: APA membership login required.)