$700 Million for Mental Health — and None of It Fixes the Access Problem
On June 17, 2026, HHS announced $700M for 988, CCBHCs, and SUD programs. That same week, the DOL confirmed it will no longer defend the parity rules that would force commercial insurers to actually cover the mental health care people already pay for.
Jun 28, 2026 Matthew Sexton, LCSW