Federal Budget Issues

Each year, CMHDA reviews federal budget proposals for their impact on local mental health directors and the communities they serve. Among the programs we montior are Medicaid, Medicare, SAMHSA, Veterans Services, Housing Programs, Special Education Programs, etc.

Federal Budget Prioritiess

• Budget Act of 2009
• Budget Act of 2008
• Budget Act of 2007
• 2007 Budget Reconciliation Act
• Budget Act of 2006
• CMHDA/National Association of County Behavioral Health and Disability Directors (NACBHDD) Letters/Alerts on Federal Budget Issues

Federal Budget Update

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Federal Deficit Reduction Act

• Federal Deficit Reduction Act Issue Paper (January 24, 2007) (PDF 133 KB)
• Deficit Reduction Act of 2005: Proof of Citizenshipt of 2005: Proof of Citizenship (PDF)
  
• Deficit Reduction Act of 2005: Medicaid Citizenship Final Rule (PDF)
• 2005 Budget Reconciliation Act, aka "Deficit Reduction Act"
• CMHDA Federal Budget Letters and Alerts

Additional Links and Resources

• Congressional Budget Office
• Center on Budget Policy and Priorities

For More Information

• Patricia Ryan, MPA – Executive Director
  Contact for information pertaining to federal issues and the federal budget [email protected]
• Don Kingdon, PhD – Deputy Director & Small Counties Liaison
  Contact for information pertaining to the Deficit Reduction Act
  [email protected]