On January 18, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius released a new analysis showing that, without the Affordable Care Act, up to 129 million non-elderly Americans who have some type of pre-existing health condition would be at risk of losing health insurance when they need it most, or be denied coverage altogether. Repealing the law would once again leave millions of Americans worrying about whether coverage will be there when they need it. To read the press release, go to: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2011pres/01/20110118a.html. To read the full report, go to: http://www.healthcare.gov/center/reports/preexisting.html
What Social Workers Need to Know About the Supreme Court’s Decision in Chiles v. Salazar
In an 8–1 decision in Chiles v. Salazar, the Supreme Court ruling raises significant implications for how social workers navigate ethical practice, client care, and the regulation of mental health services.
