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Legislation S-328 and S-2125
Legislation S-328 and S-2125 are both senate sponsored projects in progress. S-328 “Mental health access improvement Act of 2021” Rep Thompson This legislation is attempting to improve access to mental health services especially for clients from marginalized communities in the US. S-2125″CounselingNotCriminalization In schools Act” Rep. Ayanna Presley The S-2125 legislation is generated due to […]
NAR Region representation in ACA Governing Council.
Dr David J Ford will represent the NAR region in the ACA Governing Council. Dr. Maria del C Rodriguez has been chairperson elect for the NAR Region at the ACA Conference held last April-2022.
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) has drafted language into the SUPPORT Act implementation and are requesting comments from the public.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) has drafted language into the SUPPORT Act implementation and are requesting comments from the public. The provision from the proposed rule which identifies LPC’s as providers within Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP’s) is below: “Under the SAMSHA certification standards at § 8.12(f)(5), OTPs must provide adequate substance abuse counseling to each patient […]
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Interstate Compact for Licensure Portability
Update as of 8/5/20 The Compact process is currently moving into the stakeholder feedback process. CSG/NCIC is targeting state licensing boards (Executive Directors, board attorneys, and board chairs), state legislators, branch presidents, division presidents, and AASCB as the primary stakeholders. States that have already enacted at least 3 occupational compacts are the primary targets. Informational/feedback […]
ACA Bills in congress to support counselors-pending and approved 2-14-2022
National important counseling pending legislation and approved legislation supported by ACA 2/14/2022 Mental health access improvement act (pending) S 828 Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 Sponsor: Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA-005) Category: Medicare Reimbursement https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/432 3/18/2021 Introduced in Senate II. Counseling not criminalization in schools act (pending) S 2125 Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act […]
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Michigan House Bill 4325 was approved by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Noteworthy Information for our Membership Michigan House Bill 4325 was approved today by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at 11:35am, and filed with the Michigan Secretary of State at 2:35pm. The legislation will go into effect immediately. Michigan bill 4325 modifies scope of practice and licensing requirements for licensed professional counselors, which prescribes the extent and […]