Social Work Blog

JANUARY 5, 2022

We are also advocating on behalf of clinical social workers with key federal regulatory agencies and other stakeholders. Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). If you reviewed our December 21 post, you may also find it helpful to review this one. Background on Federal Rule.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

One important aspect of the ACA’s impact has been its influence on addressing social determinants of health, a key focus area for social workers. have expanded Medicaid to provide health insurance coverage and health care access to more individuals and families than ever before. Today, 40 states and D.C.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Following a recent update from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), NASW has received multiple inquiries regarding telehealth place of service codes (POS) for Medicare, Medicaid and private health insurance companies. CMS revised the description for POS codes 02 and 10 for telehealth.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

The association offers resources to help social workers engage with clients, colleagues, family, and friends about COVID-19 vaccination. 2) and referenced its November 5, 2021, interim final rule requiring vaccination of all staff members in Medicare- and Medicaid-certified LTC facilities. November 12 Guidance. Resources NASW.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recommends that beneficiaries review coverage options each year because the needs of each beneficiary and the coverage offered by each plan often change. Free screening for MSP eligibility is available through SHIP sites and state Medicaid offices.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

Following a recent update from the Center for Medicare, and Medicaid Services (CMS), NASW has received multiple inquiries regarding telehealth place of service codes (POS) for Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance companies. POS codes are used on health insurance claim forms to indicate where patient services are rendered.

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Social Work Blog

AUGUST 12, 2022

On July 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed rule of the Physician Fee Schedule that announced proposed policy and practice changes for Medicare Part B payments beginning January 1, 2023. When commenting, please refer to file code CMS-1770-P. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Attention Clinical Social Workers: CMS Seeking Feedback on Good Faith Estimates. Clinical social workers (CSWs) are currently required to give Good Faith Estimates (GFEs) to patients who are uninsured and patients who have insurance but do not plan to use it, [link].

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released clarifying information about Part 2 of the No Surprise Act, Good Faith Estimates (GFEs). The frequently asked questions (FAQs) answer many of the questions that social workers asked when the No Surprise Act was implemented in January 2022. April 18, 2022.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Under a new federal rule to protect consumers from surprise health care bills, clinical social workers and other health care provider types must, effective January 1, 2022, provide a good faith estimate of expected charges. Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Enforcement.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Under a new federal rule to protect consumers from surprise health care bills, clinical social workers and other health care provider types must, effective January 1, 2022, provide a good faith estimate of expected charges. Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). December 2021.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

According to a Boston Globe investigation : … in the vast majority of states, the deaths of babies from Medicaid families are more likely to be attributed to suspected accidental suffocation or listed as needing more investigation - and in some states, by sizable margins.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 11, 2023

Connect to End COVID-19 Campaign In 2021, NASW and the NASW Foundation partnered with the Health Behavior Research and Training Institute (HBRT) at The University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work on a national $3.3 MI-SBIRT are evidence-based models for supporting clients in making informed decisions about their health.

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Bipolar Bandit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

I’m in my 14 th year as a mobile emergency psychiatric social worker. Their stories motivated me to become a better social worker and write Breakdown. The states primarily funded these hospitals through taxes until the Medicaid program was created in 1965. What is your main work role?

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Implications for Clinical Social Workers. On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule. December 2021. NASW submitted comments on September 13, 2021 to CMS on the proposed rule.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

Professional status is not necessary for humble tasks … Changing the psyche was a grand task, and while the elaboration of theories past their practical benefit would not help families in trouble, it would allow social workers to hold up their heads in the professional meeting or the academic seminar.” How do they know?

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Brightpoint

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Using a “Parents as Teachers” model, our social workers support parents with everything from prenatal education to building parenting skills. Social workers can assess an infant or young child quickly and help their parents apply for the services they need.

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Brightpoint

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Using a “Parents as Teachers” model, our social workers support parents with everything from prenatal education to building parenting skills. Social workers can assess an infant or young child quickly and help their parents apply for the services they need.

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Relias

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Telehealth has enabled providers to offer care to clients no matter where they live, without the need to break social distancing best practices. Across the United States , just 45% of counties have a psychiatrist, psychologist, or social worker — even worse, only 30% have a child psychologist. SoonerCare Medicaid program.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

On July 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed rule of the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) that announced proposed policy and practice changes for Medicare Part B payments beginning January 1, 2023. The proposed changes may impact social workers and other Medicare providers in various settings.

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Relias

JUNE 28, 2023

Identifying social determinants of health PCPs must be mindful of the social determinants of health in their referrals as well. When initial screenings for depression indicate that this client needs a follow-up, PCPs and social workers can consider these social determinants of health.

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Beyond Advocacy

MAY 2, 2023

Most are insured through Medicaid, which excludes a wide range of mental health treatments such as art therapy, music therapy, yoga therapy, and equine therapy, readily available to higher-income households. Medicaid generally limits treatment to talk therapy, which simply does not work for many experiencing foster care.

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Relias

JULY 14, 2022

They should ensure that appropriate interventions are in place — whether they include community behavioral health resources, social workers, or other types of case management — to reduce the gap between acute care and when the patient goes home. Providers must direct patient care by connecting with other providers and caregivers.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

When the COVID-19 PHE ends, which is expected in 2023, state agencies will begin the “unwinding” of continuous Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by going through the redetermination process for all enrollees. Unwinding refers to the return to normal operations for Medicaid and CHIP agencies after the COVID-19 PHE ends.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

NASW is a Champion for Coverage and recognizes the importance of social workers who help individuals and families connect to health insurance coverage and health care services. Social workers are important liaisons to connect individuals and families with Navigators in their community to provide personalized assistance.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

After closely following the confirmation hearings, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has reached a resolute conclusion: Robert F. Social workers rely on science-driven policies to protect the well-being of our clients and communities. Kennedy Jr.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Instead, a social worker told Janell that the adults had lied about the dentist. Oh honey, that’s not how it works,” the social worker told Janell. But then … Three weeks later, her social worker surprised Lacie when she announced DCFS would be taking her children, after all. Expand Medicaid: Less “neglect.”

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The Senator who chaired the committee, Ron Wyden, called on the Justice Department to investigate these chains for allegedly defrauding Medicaid and violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. The report focused on several of what should be called McTreatment chains. The Imprint and The Hill have stories.

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