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Act Now to Prevent Restrictions on Psychiatric Medications in Medicare!
The Federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a rule to restrict access to anti-depressant and anti-psychotic medications in the Medicare Part D program. Historically, Medicare Part D Plans have been required to include on their preferred drug lists all or substantially all psychiatric medications in recognition that personal choice and clinical judgment are critically important in decisions about these medications. The proposed rule would restrict the availability of anti-depressant medications in 2015 and restrict the availability of anti-psychotic medications in 2016. NAMI has long supported preserving open access to all Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications in the Medicare Part D program. Restricting access to psychiatric medications can be extremely harmful for individuals living with serious mental illness, including increased hospitalizations and other negative consequences. At a time when national attention is focused on improving mental health care, a rule restricting access to psychiatric medications does not make sense. Final comments on the proposed rule are due to CMS by March 7, 2014. NAMI will circulate sample comments prior to that date. Click on the Take Action link above to send a letter to your U.S. Representative and Senators and ask them to communicate with CMS that they oppose implementation of this proposed rule. Thank you for your advocacy!
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Hi Folks,
I hope everyone is having a wonderful New Year. I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at The Village at 9:30am.
Warm Regards, Alonso
Attached is an updated flyer for the computer program jointly sponsored by the Los Angeles Public Library System, the Black Business Association, and OIC of Los Angeles. This is a five year program that was initiated in 2013. Families must attend a 3 hour computer “boot camp” at a library location in order to qualify. They must also meet income guidelines as noted on the flyer. This is for Los Angeles County residents.
The computer is $149. The router (if they want internet service) is $79. The monthly fee for internet is $10. Please call the number on the flyer.
Written by Susan Forrest
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