OverviewIn 2022, NAMI Washington (our state affiliate) will lead advocacy efforts to improve access to timely and effective behavioral health treatment and supports in the face of racial injustices, an economic downturn, and a global pandemic. NAMI WA will also analyze, position, and advocate as appropriate, introduced legislation that falls within scope of our key elements to a comprehensive behavioral health system document.
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Successful 2022 SessionLegislative Priority Wins in 2022
emergency service providers. • HB1773 - Fixes the Assisted Outpatient Treatment law and making it easier for courts to use and expand who can petition for the court order. • HB1890 - Creates a strategic plan advisory group under the children and youth behavioral health work group for the purpose of developing a behavioral health strategic plan for children, youth transitioning to adulthood, and their caregivers. 2022 Budget Wins 1. 7% Medicaid rate increase for behavioral health rates 2. $100 million for BH workforce stabilization. 3. $3.7 million for HIV medications 4. $4.7 million for Assisted Outpatient Treatment Support Decriminalization of Mental Health and Police Accountability
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Additional Priorities
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