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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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Controversy over the coming DSM-5

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The DSM-5 will be released on May 22 but controversy has emerged about the changes to diagnostic codes.

Proposals to Increase Access to Mental Health Treatment - 4-11-13

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April 16, 2013

We are in a time of potentially increased support for mental health treatment, primarily through our schools, with new opportunities for LCSWs specifically (see below).  Next week there will be several votes that may determine how robust that support will be.

 

 

 

Sequester Impact on Medicare Rates for LCSWs

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none

The sequester will have an impact on Medicare rates for all clinicians, including LCSWs.

Potential Changes to CPT Codes & Medicare Rates 10-27-12

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No action needed; still need more information

The uncertainty we face is uncomfortable for all of us, but I encourage you to wait to see how these issues play out before we weigh in.

 

CPT Code effective January 2013

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Changes take effect January 2013

CPT Codes will Change January 2013

 

 

H.R. 6043 Behavioral Health Technology Act

Act By Date: 
ASAP

 

Email your Representative ASAP to get LCSW funding for electronic health records.

Letter Printed in the New York Times ~ Related to mental health parity

Act By Date: 
July 25, 2012

Laura Groshong, CSWA Director, Government Relations, had a letter related to mental health parity printed in the New York Times.

Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act

Act By Date: 
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The Patient Protection Affordable Care Act was upheld by the Supreme Court in large part today.   

Parity Field Hearings with Kennedy & Ramstad

Act By Date: 
Now

Please try to attend any parity field hearing in your area. The field hearings are a major opportunity to support mental health parity and give the Parity Implementation Coalition the information needed to show Congress and DHHS how MHPAEA is being violated. All CSWA Societies and members are encouraged to participate.

L.A. Patriots for Parity Event - Save the Date

Act By Date: 
9-18-12

Save the date for a parity field hearing in Los Angeles on September 18, 2012!

Legislative Alerts

  • Controversy over the coming DSM-5
    05/09/2013 - 5:48pm
    none

    The DSM-5 will be released on May 22 but controversy has emerged about the changes to diagnostic codes.

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