Category Archives: Legislative

NASW on amicus brief before U.S. Supreme Court seeking to overturn Texas abortion law

NASW on amicus brief before U.S. Supreme Court seeking to overturn Texas abortion law The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) on Oct. 27, 2021 and 10 other civil rights … Continue reading NASW on amicus brief before U.S. Supreme Court seeking to overturn Texas abortion law

NASW Submits Comments for Information on Medicaid & CHIP Access to Coverage

National Office submitted comments in response to the CMS Request for Information on Medicaid & CHIP Access to Coverage. To read the comments, click here.   

NASW Action Alert: Ask your U.S. Representative to cosponsor the School Social Worker...

NASW Action Alert: Ask your U.S. Representative to cosponsor the School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act Click here to advocate now! Social workers have long been an essential workforce … Continue reading NASW Action Alert: Ask your U.S. Representative to cosponsor the School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: SUCCESS! Your voice was heard in the 2019-20 budget.

SUCCESS! YOUR VOICE WAS HEARD! NASW-NYS is thrilled to share the following legislative accomplishments with our members: Thanks in large part to your grassroots advocacy, the NASW-NYS Chapter’s Veterans Mental Health Training … Continue reading LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: SUCCESS! Your voice was heard in the 2019-20 budget.

Legislative Update: Behavioral Health Insurance Parity Reforms

As we near the end of budget negotiations, NASW-NYS would like to share the following important updates related to the latest budget bill (Health and Mental Hygiene), as it relates … Continue reading Legislative Update: Behavioral Health Insurance Parity Reforms

ACTION ALERT: Call Your Legislators and urge support for a 2.9% COLA increase for the...

This action alert has been updated on Monday, March 25, 2019.  Call Your Senator & Assembly Member Today: Urge Behavioral Health Insurance Parity Reforms & 2.9% Human Services COLA Be … Continue reading ACTION ALERT: Call Your Legislators and urge support for a 2.9% COLA increase for the Human Services Workforce!