LAC Director Testifies Before IOM on Essential Benefits Package

Legal Action Center Director/President Paul N. Samuels, who also serves as the co-chair of the Coalition for Whole Health, was asked to present its recommendations concerning the development of the required mental health and substance use disorder benefits in the essential benefits package.

 

 National Advocacy

 

 Partnership with State Associations of Addiction Services (SAAS)

 

 Employment of Individuals with Criminal Records

 

 TANF/Welfare Coverage for People with Addiction Histories

 

 Juvenile Justice

 

 Higher Education for Incarcerated People

 

 Drug Law Sentencing Reform

 

 Promoting Housing Opportunities for Qualified Individuals with Criminal Records

 

 Repealing the Ban on Student Loans for People with Drug Convictions

 

 Advocating for the Second Chance Act

 

 Appropriations: Funding for Programs Serving People with Criminal Records and/or Addiction Histories

 

 Advocating for SAMHSA Reauthorization

 

 Protecting Confidentiality

 

 Ending Discrimination

 

 Medicaid

 

 Funding for Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Prevention and Research