Update: Cuts To Medicaid Mental Health Services Halted
July 2, 2008 by Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
According to a Mental Health America email I received this morning,
[...] the Senate sweepingly adopted a bill that will halt long-threatened cuts to Medicaid mental health services. The Senate action blocking implementation of harmful Medicaid regulations came on the heels of House approval of a supplemental funding bill that included the regulation moratorium. Despite earlier veto threats, the President signed this legislation into law on Monday, June 30th.
I added the bold.
This is just more proof that our efforts do pay off, so the next time you get an advocacy alert to send a quick email to your representatives about something you believe in, take action!
If you have a mental illness and are still living the life you love, head on over to This Is Why I ROCK! and enter!
I know I’m offtopic, but…
I’ve noticed that when you say to someone you have a mental disorder, they don’t treat you well when you say you have a brain disease (which is also quite true).
I’ve thought about telling people I have a brain disease/disorder at first, then when they aren’t so freaked out about me, I’ll say what the disorder is (alcoholism or depression).
You and I have emailed once or twice. I’m (one of) Airdrie’s male friend. Not sure how to reach you directly.
@ vancouver – You know, that’s an interesting topic – brain diseases vs. mental illnesses (and, of course, how each is perceived by the public). I’m inclined to think “I have a brain disease” makes people say, “Oh, my, I’m so sorry, how are you, is it scary, etc.,” while “I have a mental illness” may make people think, “Oh, wow…”
If you want to get in touch with me, scroll up at bit to the box titled “About Mental Health Notes” and mouse over “email.” You can email me there.
it is good to know our efforts are working.
@ acne-care – Indeed it is!