Chapter News

Effective September 30, 2025, several telehealth flexibilities that were put into place during the COVID-19 pandemic expired and now require congressional actions to be renewed. As of today, lawmakers have not addressed the expirations. Clinical social workers should be aware of two expirations that may impact the way they practice: the geographic waiver and in-person requirement.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), the largest membership organization of social workers in the United States, believes - and has always believed – that few things are as important as public safety and individual health and well-being.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), the largest membership organization of social workers in the United States, believes - and has always believed – that few things are as important as public safety and individual health and well-being.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) strongly opposes an executive order from President Trump that would forcibly remove unhoused people from public spaces and institutionalize them. This order criminalizes poverty and does little to address mental illness, economic distress and other issues that cause homelessness.

This Tips and Tools provides a brief overview of the federal budgeting process and outlines how the law decreases older adults’ access to Medicaid, the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicare, long-term services and supports (LTSS), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—disproportionately affecting older immigrants and refugees—while weakening Social Security and other public programs.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) recognizes the critical role of field placements in preparing future social workers and believes that financial barriers should not prevent students from successfully completing their education.

NASW supports elimination of the entry-level licensure exams at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels, recognizing their role in perpetuating inequities and serving as barriers to a more diverse and representative social work workforce.

We must stand together against fear-based, xenophobic policies that target vulnerable populations and violate fundamental human rights.

Jordan Steiger, LSW, a fierce advocate for health equity and social justice, will receive the 2025 Emerging Social Work Leader Award by the NASW.

NASWF is pleased to announce that social worker Robyn L. Golden, MA, LCSW, ACSW, will receive the 2025 Knee/Wittman Outstanding Achievement Award for her contributions in advancing health and mental health policies that invest in high-quality, whole-person care.

The National Association of Social Workers – Colorado Chapter is heartbroken by the horrific attack that occurred today in Boulder during the peaceful "Run for Their Lives" gathering.

This behavioral health practice tool highlights the importance of Medicaid assistance for those who are dealing with substance use disorders and why cutting Medicaid would further harm the communities in which we serve as social workers.

Adverse Childhood Experiences are negative or traumatic events that may have harmful consequences to a child or adult’s health and mental wellbeing across the lifespan.

The Metro DC Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) stands in strong solidarity, condemnation, and deep sympathy with Jewish social workers and the wider Jewish community after the fatal shooting May 21 of two Israeli embassy staffers leaving an American Jewish Committee function at the Capital Jewish Museum.

Patricia Welch Saleeby of Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois has been appointed new editor-in-chief of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)  Health & Social Work journal.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has received inquiries from clinical social workers (CSWs) who are experiencing delayed reimbursements and administrative burdens from TRICARE, the Department of Defense’s health care program that serves active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, and their families.

Registration is now open with early bird rates now available for this year's 2025 NASW National Conference!

On November 1, 2024, the CMS released updates to the Quality Payment Program (QPP) as part of the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS).

In late 2024 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS).

Due to various traumatic incidents involving law enforcement and people with mental health and substance use disorders there has been a heig