Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed CY 2022 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) issued on July 16 includes a variety of provisions that are relevant to clinical social workers (CSWs) who are participating providers in Medicare. We welcome the proposed continuation of audio-only services as a telehealth modality.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Services related to mental health substance use disorders are specifically included. For additional recurrences beyond 12 months, the provider must provide a new GFE and communicate any changes between the initial and the new estimates.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Services related to mental health substance use disorders are specifically included. For additional recurrences beyond 12 months, the provider must provide a new GFE and communicate any changes between the initial and the new estimates.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 5, 2022

Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). Services related to mental health substance use disorders are specifically included. For additional recurrences beyond 12 months, the provider must provide a new GFE and communicate any changes between the initial and the new estimates.

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