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ABHW @ABHWorg

Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness, the national voice for payers that manage behavioral health insurance benefits for over 200 million people.

Joined April 2017
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ABHW@ABHWorg
May 31
The social media landscape is ever-shifting and so are we. Starting tomorrow, ABHW will no longer be active on X. Please follow us on our other socials, found on our website, to stay up to date with our latest activities.
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May 21
For some Veterans, opening up about mental health can feel scary. Concerns about stigma or judgment can make it hard to reach out. This Mental Health Month, hear how others overcame these barriers and gave therapy a chance. maketheconnection.net/mental…
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ABHW@ABHWorg
May 14
During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, it’s a powerful time to look honestly at how our devices can both support and strain our well-being, and how we can use them more intentionally. See more in a new blog by ABHW staff: buff.ly/aN0GULP #MHAM2026 #MentalHealthMatters
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ABHW@ABHWorg
May 1
Today kicks off Mental Health Awareness Month! This is a time to amplify voices, share resources, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. Visit stampoutstigma.com/mentalhea… for resources and more. #MHAM2026
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ABHW@ABHWorg
Apr 14
Welcome to our 2026 Policy Summit! We have brought together incredible voices from across the health care ecosystem, all working toward positive change in behavioral health. Follow along as we share highlights throughout the day! #ABHWSummit2026
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ABHW@ABHWorg
Apr 7
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act has caused confusion for payers and providers due to its patchwork of parity requirements.
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ABHW@ABHWorg
Apr 7
ABHW CEO Debbie Witchey is quoted in this article from Inside Health Policy on the Administration's decision to pursue new rulemaking in 2026. buff.ly/nOmZ1z1
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ABHW@ABHWorg
Apr 1
Nearly 75% of Medicaid behavioral health services are provided through managed care organizations, making integrated care a cornerstone of the behavioral health system.
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ABHW@ABHWorg
Apr 1
Integrating physical and behavioral health services is critical to improving outcomes, reducing gaps in care, and meeting the demand for whole-person care. Thoughtful policy plays an important role.
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ABHW@ABHWorg
Apr 1
Our members support policies that ensure individuals enrolled in Medicaid receive medically necessary and high-quality behavioral health treatment through care models designed to deliver results for patients and communities. buff.ly/ne8vuO7

Behavioral Health Integration in Medicaid Managed Care - Center for Health Care Strategies

This evidence roundup offers insight into the evidence base on carving-in behavioral health care into managed care and considerations for states interested in implementing this approach.

chcs.org
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ABHW@ABHWorg
Mar 27
ABHW member Evernorth has grown its Behavioral Care Group from virtual services in just 6 markets and a network of 1,000 providers to more than 5,000 providers nationwide, with plans to reach 15,000 providers in 2026. That kind of expansion represents real momentum.
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ABHW@ABHWorg
Mar 27
It means more patients connected to care and more communities supported. We’re proud to see our members leading the way in strengthening the behavioral health system and delivering innovative solutions that improve lives. buff.ly/LiIGCka

Evernorth Behavioral Care Group advances behavioral health through outcomes, access, and collabor...

Learn more about what’s possible when innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence come together.

evernorth.com
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ABHW@ABHWorg
Mar 18
Earlier this year, ABHW member @Cigna Healthcare, expanded its virtual behavioral health offerings through a new partnership with AI-powered mental health and wellness platform, @Headspace.
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ABHW@ABHWorg
Mar 18
This collaboration delivers convenient, coordinated, and affordable behavioral health support directly to people who need it, meeting people where they are and helping them engage in care in ways that fit their lives: buff.ly/TUpEYUe.
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ABHW@ABHWorg
Mar 10
ABHW joined the Mental Health Liaison Group in a letter to the Department of Education urging revisions to the proposed RISE rule. Read the full letter: buff.ly/PlPOd05.
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ABHW@ABHWorg
Mar 10
As written, the definition of “professional degree” would exclude key behavioral health graduate programs—limiting eligibility for student loan relief and worsening workforce shortages.
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ABHW@ABHWorg
Mar 10
Protecting access to these degree pathways is essential to ensuring a strong, sustainable mental health and substance use disorder workforce. Read the full letter: buff.ly/PlPOd05.
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ABHW@ABHWorg
Mar 10
.@ElevanceHealth, an ABHW member, has partnered with @NAMICommunicate to create the Working with Teens & Young Adults on-demand experience, a resource designed help equip providers to better support teens & young adults navigating mental health challenges.buff.ly/lUCzec7
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ABHW@ABHWorg
Mar 4
ABHW has submitted comments to the Department of Education expressing concern that the proposed definition of “professional degree” excludes graduate degrees essential to delivering mental health and substance use disorder care across the United States.
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ABHW@ABHWorg
Mar 4
This proposal will exacerbate existing health care provider shortages and directly undermine patients’ access to high-quality, evidence-based care.
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ABHW@ABHWorg
Mar 4
At a time when demand for behavioral health services continues to rise, this proposal threatens access to behavioral health care services and the broader health care system that depends on integrated, whole-person care. Read our full comment letter: buff.ly/C3hf99A.
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