Legislative Issues

New News! (August 1, 2010)
Applications Now Being Accepted for Federal Health Care Reform

Ohio | Federal

General Information

Mental Health America of Franklin County follows legislation that is of interest to people with mental illness and their families. Our advocacy network allows people from all over the country to take an active role in improving the health and quality of life for all.

As an affiliate of Mental Health America, we are part of a larger voice across the United States. As a member, you will help promote awareness of mental health issues and take action to seek adoption of public policies that recognize mental health is vital to our country’s health and well-being.

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Current Legislation: Ohio

About Ohio Legislation

For an update on any Ohio bill, please visit the State of Ohio legislative website at www.legislature.state.oh.us. This site also will provide you with your legislator's name, address and contact information and enable you to e-mail your legislator. Try to be succinct in your comments. Relay information about you or your family member's situation, and how the proposed legislation positively or negatively affects you.

Additionally, the United Way of Central Ohio has a public policy site that is a source of legislative and policy information.

Learn More About Ohio's Law.

Current Legislation: Federal

General Information on Federal Legislation

For current information on Federal legislation related to mental health, please visit the Mental Health America website at www.mentalhealthamerica.net. For general legislative information, visit thomas.loc.gov. If you have comments about Federal legislation, e-mail your legislator through this link: www.congress.org. Please try to be succinct in your comments. Relay information about you or your family member's situation, and how the proposed legislation positively or negatively affects you.

Health Care Reform Details (March 23, 2010)

Applications Now Being Accepted! (August 1, 2010)

Federal Health Care Reform Law FAQs by the Ohio Dept. of Insurance

Applications can be downloaded and printed out at www.ohiohighriskpool.com
Consumers can call 1-877-730-1117 beginning August 2 to request a written application form and instructions.
Hard copy application packets will also be available at the One-Stop and Benefit Bank sites across the state.

H.R. 4872, THE HEALTH CARE & EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY RECONCILIATION ACT of 2010

Download the document for complete details:

/pdf/Health Care Reform SECTION_BY_SECTION.pdf

PARITY INFORMATION - Impact on State Laws

PARITY INFORMATION - Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008

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CALL TO ACTION!

If you are interested in helping Mental Health America of Franklin County advocate for positions on mental health care, please complete the form below.

You will receive emails directly from MHAFC asking you to write letters, email letters, or make phone calls to appropriate officials expressing your particular view about an issue. We always need individuals willing to advocate for the rights of persons with mental illness. Feel free to email this to friends and colleagues if you think they would be interested in helping us as well. MHAFC does not sell, rent or exchange email addresses to anyone for any reason. Please contact us at any time to discuss these issues. We appreciate your support and involvement.

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