As states implement the Medicaid provisions of H.R. 1, behavioral health providers will face new operational challenges and opportunities. These resources provide an overview of the law’s key provisions, implementation timelines and practical steps providers can take to prepare.
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H.R.1 Implementation Timeline
Get a quick-reference view of key implementation dates for H.R.1 provisions so your organization can plan ahead and stay on track.
H.R.1 Implementation Journey Map
Navigate the road ahead with confidence. The H.R.1 Implementation Journey Map delivers clear, actionable guidance on upcoming policy changes, the roles of key stakeholders and the most important opportunities for engagement.
H.R.1 Direct Service Provider Talking Points
Equip your team with ready-to-use answers. These talking points help direct service providers respond to patients’ frequently asked questions about Medicaid changes under H.R.1.
From Capitol Hill to Community Care: Federal Policy Update Podcast Episode
The inaugural episode of the Wellbeing Wednesday podcast, interviews National Council for Mental Wellbeing CEO Chuck Ingoglia and Vice President of Policy Reyna Taylor on federal policy updates.
Factsheet: Medicaid 101
New to Medicaid — or need a refresher? This fact sheet covers the essentials of the federal Medicaid program, including how H.R.1 changes the landscape for providers and the people they serve.
H.R.1 Member Baseline Survey Summary – December 2025
Explore findings from the National Council’s baseline survey on H.R.1 implementation. Learn about member priorities, anticipated challenges and areas where additional support and technical assistance may be needed.
What H.R.1 Means for Non-Medicaid Expansion States
Explore the implications of H.R.1 for states that have not expanded Medicaid. This resource outlines key policy changes and potential impacts on behavioral health providers and communities in non-Medicaid expansion states.
Community Partnerships and Responding to Medicaid Loss of Coverage: Fact Sheet
Learn how behavioral health organizations can strengthen partnerships with legal aid providers, managed care organizations, community groups, and other stakeholders to help clients maintain coverage and access care. This practical fact sheet highlights key coordination strategies to support clients at risk of losing Medicaid coverage
Policies and Procedures to Intervene from Loss of Client Medicaid Coverage: Checklist
Prepare your organization to respond quickly and effectively when clients face Medicaid disenrollment. This actionable checklist outlines policies, procedures, and operational strategies behavioral health providers can implement to identify coverage risks, support appeals, and reduce disruptions in care.
Supporting Clients When Medicaid Coverage is Denied: Slide Deck
Equip staff with practical tools to help clients navigate Medicaid denials, appeals, and coverage reinstatement. This slide deck provides guidance on recognizing adverse actions, understanding client rights, and identifying pathways to preserve or restore coverage and access to essential services.
Maintaining Medicaid Coverage for People Experiencing Homelessness
Learn how to help people experiencing homelessness stay connected to Medicaid coverage. This resource highlights common coverage challenges they may experience under H.R.1 and offers actionable approaches to prevent disruptions in care and improve access to essential health and behavioral health services.