Advocacy Alert: May 2024 Legislative News Round Up

June 6, 2024

For those of you who follow us on social media know, we post news stories on a daily basis that are connected to the behavioral health and addiction treatment industry.

Many of these are news stories regarding legislation, so once a month we send out a 'news roundup' of related news stories we've posted. Unless otherwise stated, NBHAP has no official stance on any of these stories: the intention is to share so that we're all better informed as to what's happening in the legislative world.

A reminder that NBHAP members get access to a monthly update with our advocate in Washington, DC, to find out what is going on and ask any questions you may have. Feel free to contact us for more information on that.

NE | Health care proposals will top Nebraska lawmakers’ spending in 2024
Shared 5/2/2024
Among various laws given final legislative approval this year are efforts to increase Medicaid reimbursements, exempt more National Guard members’ income and fight the opioid epidemic.

GA | Georgia takes aim at mental health care shortages with new legislation
Shared 5/7/2024
One bill is aimed at increasing the number of providers in the state. Senate Bill 480 offers loan repayment assistance to mental-health care professionals who choose to work in underserved areas.

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