NAMI Michigan

The NAMI Michigan Public Policy Committee finds great strides in the position of Partners for Parity with this package legislation proposal. We support the concept of a comprehensive approach for providing parity in all brain disorders including but not limited to mental illness, developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders and substance abuse. Further, the motion to support other advocacy agencies in their efforts for insurance coverage and then inclusion in the parity bill is commendable and encouraging for true parity. The research of the NAMI Michigan Public Policy Committee has revealed that in other states when these types of legislation have been introduced timely, each passage is supportive and strengthens the next. We would propose that consideration be given during the legislative process of parity to strengthening the legislation as modeled by other advocacy agencies and seek provisions of scope and duration of treatments.