federal-policy

Indiana enforces work rules for its Healthy Indiana Plan on Jan. 1, 2027. FSSA says 58,000-plus members aren't compliant — and treatment is an exemption.

SAMHSA announces $247.9 million in grants to expand medication-assisted treatment, school-based mental health, trauma care, first responder overdose reversal, and workforce recovery support across the United States.

NCDHHS and NCDPS establish advisory committee to modernize North Carolina's behavioral health crisis system, address gaps in involuntary commitment, and reduce the 'revolving door' of crisis and incarceration.

Learn how the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) protects your right to equal coverage for addiction treatment—and what to do if your insurer denies care.

HHS announces $73.2 million in SAMHSA grants to expand mental health treatment access and strengthen suicide prevention efforts nationwide.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces voluntary pledge from major insurers, medical societies, and healthcare providers to advance evidence-based behavioral health care nationwide.

New federal survey reveals over 22 million Americans consider themselves in recovery from substance use disorders, but only 16% of those who need treatment actually receive it.

A practical guide for employees navigating conversations about addiction treatment with employers, including FMLA rights, ADA protections, and strategies for maintaining privacy and job security.

Step-by-step guide to using Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for addiction treatment — eligibility, documentation, conversations with employers, and protecting your job.