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Legislative Alerts

CSWA keeps members apprised of all current national legislation that affects clinical social workers and the need for action to members of Congress. The Past Legislative Alerts listed here allow members to review the history of CSWA action on national bills in Congress that affect clinical social workers and the outcomes of our actions.


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Medicare Cut to Psychotherapy Reimbursement - 2-17-12

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Congress has voted to eliminate the "Psychotherapy Extender" - a cut of 5% for Medicare reimbursement of psychotherapy services. The decrease will go into effect on March 1, 2012.

The Essential Mental Health Benefit

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CSWA President Robin McKenna submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services on the essential mental health benefit which can be read here.

Update on Medicare Cuts - 12-23-11

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In spite of some extensive political maneuvering the past week, the cuts to Medicare reimbursement have been put off for two months.

Essential Benefits and States – 12-17-11

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DHHS has shifted the development of specific essential benefits, including mental health, to the states.

Medicare Cuts Delayed – 12-17-11

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The proposed cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates have been delayed until February 29, 2012.

Defining Essential Benefits – 12-16-11

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Essential benefits will have a major role in how mental health benefits are defined under the Affordable Care Act.

Oppose SAMHSA Cuts - 11-1-11

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Immediate

CSWA urges members to send a message to Representatives to preserve the mental health safety net.

Proposed Medicare Cuts to Psychotherapy Reimbursement - 8-15-11

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Immediate

Meet with your members of Congress to stop Medicare cuts to LCSW services.

HIT Funding and LCSWs

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Immediate

Contact your Senators to support S. 539 and fund Health Information Technology for LCSWs.

Health Homes & LCSWs - 5-19-11

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Here is a further clarification of the implementation of 'health homes' model of health care re-organization based on information from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, May 18, 2011).        
 
     
 
 

Legislative Alerts

  • Medicare Cut to Psychotherapy Reimbursement - 2-17-12
    02/18/2012 - 6:16pm
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    Congress has voted to eliminate the "Psychotherapy Extender" - a cut of 5% for Medicare reimbursement of psychotherapy services. The decrease will go into effect on March 1, 2012.

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