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MHANYS'
2005 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
Timothy's
Law |
End
health insurance discrimination by enacting parity in coverage
for mental health and addiction services as is provided
for other health services |
Housing |
Increase availability
of housing for individuals with mental illness. Additional
capacity in community residences (CR), single room occupancy
(SRO) and supported housing are necessary to provide housing,
especially for targeted populations such as homeless individuals,
those leaving jails and prisons, and adult home residents. |
| Planning |
Establish
a plan for the future provision of services in the mental
health health system. All stakeholders in the mental health
system, especially those at the local level, must be involved
in discussions and implementation of any changes to the existing
mental health system. Such planning is not limited to, but
must address issues concerning:
- the availability of housing
- the closure of psychiatric centers
- development of services for aging population
- continued development of services for
children
- qualified workforce to deliver safe
and effective treatment
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Access to Medicaid |
Ensure that individuals living
with mental illness have access to the services and treatment
currently provided under
Medicaid, including open access to prescription drugs |
Prison
and Jail Reform |
Prevent
children and adults with mental illness from becoming involved,
or further involved, with the juvenile justice system and
adult criminal justice system through diversion programs,
eliminating inappropriate treatment, and ensuring appropriate
post-release support.
- Ensure all eligible individuals leaving
the correctional system have Medicaid coverage
- Eliminate solitary confinement for inmates
with mental illnesses
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