The SUPER Act would continue the Behavioral Health Trust Fund paid placement program for Master’s Social Work Students in Massachusetts, remove the exam requirement only at the Licensed Certified Social Work (LCSW) level of Licensure, and allow Licensed Independent Clinical...

The Social Work Licensure Compact would reduce barriers to license portability by allowing social workers with bachelor’s, master’s, and clinical licenses to serve clients in other compact states. This bill was filed by Senator Kennedy, Reps O'Day & Gordon. 

Urge your members of Congress to reject the Department of Education’s Final Rule on Student Loan LimitsDespite the overwhelming number of comments to the Department of Education in response to the Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) proposed rule, the...

Urge your Members of Congress to increase Medicare Reimbursement for CSWsMental Health Access and Provider Support Act (S. 4202/H.R. 8081) Since receiving Medicare Part B standing in the early 1990s, the reimbursement rate for Clinical Social Workers (CSWs) has...

Urge your Members of Congress to Remove Barriers to Telehealth ServicesThe CONNECT for Health Act (S. 1261/H.R. 4206)The Telemental Health Care Access Act (S. 2011/H.R. 3884)The Behavioral Health Accessibility Act (H.R.1867)Congress passed pandemic-era Medicare...

Tell Congress to Increase Access to Social Work Services in MedicareThe Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act (S. 1797/H.R. 3808)The Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act (S.1797/H.R. 3808) is much-needed legislation focused on enhancing...

Urge your Members of Congress to protect their constituents. In the initial days of the Trump Administration, there have been a flurry of Executive Orders. Many of these orders directly affect the clients that social workers serve, whether it is related to...