Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

When the COVID-19 PHE ends, which is expected in 2023, state agencies will begin the “unwinding” of continuous Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by going through the redetermination process for all enrollees. Unwinding refers to the return to normal operations for Medicaid and CHIP agencies after the COVID-19 PHE ends.

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University of Connecticut

MARCH 5, 2024

Clients seeking access to gender-affirming healthcare (including cross-hormone treatment and various surgical procedures) are typically required to get referral letters from mental health professionals. learn tips for advocacy with insurance companies in navigating denials for gender-affirming surgeries.

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Social Workers Speak

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Melina Brann is director of policy and advocacy for NASW-MI: Shirkey’s long sought-after mental health legislation defeated in bipartisan vote. Melina Brann is director of policy and advocacy with the National Association of Social Workers’ Michigan chapter , which also opposed the bills. Michigan Live. 8 News Now Las Vegas.

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