What is the TAADAS Day on the Hill?
Our annual state advocacy day, named Day on the Hill, begins with a legislative breakfast at the Cordell Hull building that provides opportunities for addiction advocates to meet with state legislators and tell them about issues important to them and the communities they serve. Breakfast is followed by a day of legislative visits, committee hearings, and opportunities to engage with state policy makers about issues affecting treatment and recovery in Tennessee.
When is the next Day on the Hill?
All in-person Day on the Hill events at the Capitol have been canceled due to COVID-19. We'll let you know if an alternate event will be available.
Why Should I Participate?
Legislators and policymakers listen to and rely on their constituents to share their knowledge and experiences. Who better than you to educate your Senators and Representatives about the issues that affect your life?
TAADAS Announces 2021 Legislative and Advocacy Priorities
Over the last several years, TAADAS has made a concerted effort to increase our advocacy work. After assessing the Tennessee and national political landscape and reviewing results from our membership survey, we have chosen to focus on five public policy issues for 2021. Here are the legislative and regulatory priorities TAADAS will pursue:
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA or Parity Law) promised equity in the insurance coverage of mental health and substance use disorder care, but years later mental health parity is still not a reality and too many Americans continue to be denied care when they need it the most. To fulfill the promise of the Parity law, we must hold health insurance plans accountable to comply with the letter and spirit of the law. The link below will take you to the Department of Commerce and Insurance website to file a parity complaint.
All TAADAS members are invited to attend the monthly Legislative Committee meetings and a standing dinner to follow.
The Legislative Committee meets the Wednesday before each TAADAS Membership Board Meeting at 4:00 PM. Locations will vary, and TAADAS staff will send emails to all committee members proior to the meeting to confirm the location and agenda. Watch this page and your inbox for more details on upcoming meetings!
When: The Wednesday preceeding the board meeting at 4:00 pm.
Where: Locations vary, committee members should check their email for that information.