The federal regulatory process is also an important aspect of CMHDA's advocacy efforts. For example, regulations related to Medicaid, Medicare, Veterans Services, Housing Programs, etc, can have a tremendous impact on local mental health directors and the communities they serve. Information related to our federal regulatory advocacy efforts can be found here.

• Governor Schwarzenegger's Letter to Congress on Health Care Reform (July 31, 2009) (PDF 67 KB)

Federal Regulatory Issues

Targeted Case Management

• Medicaid Rehabilitation Option (October 2007) (PDF 132 KB)
  

For More Information

• Patricia Ryan, MPA – Executive Director
  Contact for information pertaining to federal issues and the federal budget.
  pryan@cmhda.org
• Don Kingdon, PhD – Deputy Director & Small Counties Liaison
  Contact for information pertaining to regulations and the Deficit Reduction Act.
  dkingdon@cmhda.org
• Kirsten Barlow, MSW – Associate Director, Legislation & Public Policy
  Contact information pertaining to Medicare Part D.
  kbarlow@cmhda.org