Be an Advocate for Others

Q: Ask your employer to assure a robust provider network for mental health insurance benefits

This letter template may be used by an employee to advocate for their employer to set appropriate expectations for access to mental health care. Independent analyses of health insurers continue to identify significant barriers to mental health care, particularly related to Inadequate provider networks.

Join the Mental Health America (MHA) advocacy network

The MHA advocacy network offers a range of opportunities to advocate for improved access to mental health care, including:

Participate in national campaigns with legislator and regulators
Speak out against stigma
Connect with local MHA affiliates to join efforts in your community

https://mhanational.org/issues/advocacy-network

Participate in initiatives through the NAMI Action Center

NAMI’s Action Center provides opportunities to advocate with legislators, local communities and more https://nami.quorum.us/action_center/

Ask your employer to assure a robust provider network for mental health insurance benefits

This letter template may be used by an employee to advocate for their employer to set appropriate expectations for access to mental health care.
Independent analyses of health insurers continue to identify significant barriers to mental health care, particularly related to Inadequate provider networks.