This session focused on the bipartisan Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act. This bill aims to improve Medicare beneficiaries’ access to mental health services from licensed clinical social workers in skilled nursing facilities and for health behavior assessment and intervention services. Below, you’ll find a full replay of the discussion, helpful resources, and additional reading to better understand the bill impact for the social work profession and the communities we serve.
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Watch the Replay:
View the PowerPoint for this presentation
Resources
NASW Policy Brief:
https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=83BbBMa5HV0%3d&portalid=0
NASW FAQ:
https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=VsoHbwJb128%3d&portalid=0
Senate Bill 1797 Info:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1797/committees
