MaMHCA is the state-recognized entity for working with third party payers (insurance companies and managed care companies) state agencies and other mental health organizations.

MaMHCA meets regularly with 3rd party payers to discuss practice policy and issues.  Importantly, MaMHCA has a seat on critical state governmental committees and panels such as the Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative Advisory, the Mass Behavioral Health Partnership Advisory Committee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Advisory, the Task Force on Behavioral Health for Payment Reform, and more.

In addition, MaMHCA is an active member of the Massachusetts Mental Health Coalition, an  interdisciplinary coalition of mental health providers professional associations, and consumer advocacy groups.

• Panels and Advisory Committees: We serve on a number of committees to ensure and promote the health of our profession and those clients that we work with.

• Insurance Companies and Managed Care Companies: Our relationship with both insurance and managed care companies is critical to the health of our profession and to the care of our clients. Our on-going work with them is vital.

• Massachusetts Mental Health Coalition: MaMHCA has been an active member of this coalition since 1996. Member groups also include Massachusetts Psychological Association, Massachusetts Psychiatric Society, NASW of Massachusetts, Nurses United for Responsible Services, Association of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Associates for Behavioral Health,  Massachusetts Association of Behavioral Health Systems.

• Massachusetts Legislative Activities:  MaMHCA takes a leading role in affecting public policy that supports our profession and our clients.

• Massachusetts Mental Health Coalition: MaMHCA has been an active member of this coalition since 1996. Member groups also include Massachusetts Psychological Association, Massachusetts Psychiatric Society, NASW of Massachusetts, Nurses United for Responsible Services, Association of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Associates for Behavioral Health,  Massachusetts Association of Behavioral Health Systems,

• How to contact your state legislator: Keeping in contact with your state legislators is an important part of maintaining a healthy and positive environment for both our profession and clients.  Contact your representatives and senators and let them know what you do and give them a reason to support our profession.  You can find your state senator and representatives here.

• Federal Legislature Updates: AMHCA, our national organization, along with support from its state chapters like MaMHCA takes a leading role in affecting federal policy that supports our profession and our clients.

• How to contact your U.S. Congressman or U.S. Senator: It is vital that you become involved in voicing your support for federal legislation that affects our profession.  Contacting your federal legislators about issues that are important to us and our clients may take only a few minutes but can make a big difference. Our responsibility is to inform and educate them about our profession and the many benefits we bring to our clients. You can find your U.S. senators here and representatives here.