Advocacy

As Congress Struggles, CMS Resumes Processing Medicare Claims

Faced with several more days of congressional debate, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has begun processing payments for Medicare Part B claims for services delivered beginning June 1, 2010 and afterward, including those of physicians and clinical...

Support Essential Extenders Legislation, H.R. 4213

Action Requested Email your targeted Senator today and urge they support critical extenders legislation, H.R. 4213. Target Senators: Bayh (IN), Brown (MA), Collins (ME), Menendez (NJ), Nelson (NE), Shaheen (NH), Snowe (ME) and Warner (VA).   Background Congress has...

NASW and Partners Urge Congress to Increase Education Funding

NASW recently partnered with the Committee for Education Funding (CEF) and the Coalition for Health Funding (CHF) to urge House and Senate Appropriators to substantially increase funding in the FY 2011 budget for several line items to include job training programs,...

FTC Delays Red Flag Rules Affecting Social Workers in Private Practice

Effective June 1, 2010, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has once again delayed enforcement of the “Red Flags” Rule through December 31, 2010. The FTC stated this new delay is necessary to allow time for Congress to consider legislation that would affect the scope...