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NASW-NC Member Hope Rife interviewed about living will vs. health care power of attorney - See more at: http://www.naswnc.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=153#sthash.9u64iSfM.dpuf

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Updates for Members
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Details on North Carolina Reopening- Phase 1 » The following is an update from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on our state reopening:...
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) June 1, 2020 Connection Deadline Extended for State Health Plan and Medicaid Providers » For almost four years, NASW-NC has been actively advocating for providers who are mandated to connect to the state's Hea...
Thursday, April 30, 2020 (8 Comments - view/add) COVID-19 and Telehealth Update from NASW-NC (Continually Updating) » NASW-NC COVID-19 Resources for Social Workers NASW-NC COVID-19 Forum for Social Workers U...
Thursday, April 30, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Provide Request for PPE » Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has become one of the largest needs across our state during the COVID-19 pandemic. NCD...
Thursday, April 30, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) COVID-19 Uninsured Program Portal » The federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) yesterday launched the Health Resources & Services Administr...
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Updates from NC DHHS » The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce the formation of the Carolina Community...
Friday, April 24, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Copays for Medicaid and NC Health Choice » From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Suspending copays on COVID-19 related servic...
Friday, April 24, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Legislative Health Care Working Group Proposals and Session Update » In March, as a response to the pandemic, the North Carolina House of Representatives set up special subcommittees to study...
Thursday, April 23, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Telephone Codes Allowed for Medicaid » Effective April 20, 2020, NC Medicaid in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Mental H...
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board Temporary Emergency Rules » NASW-NC has been working on your behalf over the last six weeks to communicate member concerns regarding licensure exam te...
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) Program for NC Families » The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is excited to share that North Carolina just received...
Friday, April 17, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) NC Medicaid SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #46: Behavioral Health Service Flexibilities » Effective April 16, 2020, NC Medicaid, in partnership with the DHHS Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities...
Friday, April 17, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) NC Medicaid NC Innovations and TBI Waiver Provider Webinar/Call » NC DHHS is hosting a webinar on 4/21 at 4:30p for Providers on the COVID19 Appendix K Flexibilities for the NC Inno...
Monday, April 13, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) 2020 NASW-NC Board of Directors Election Announcement » The North Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is pleased to announce the candidacy...
Thursday, April 9, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) NC Medicaid Telehealth Billing Code Resources » From NC Medicaid: As part of our response to COVID-19, NC Medicaid has modified its Telemedicine and T...
Thursday, April 9, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Hope4Healers – North Carolina Needs Licensed Mental Health Professionals to Support Healthcare Worke » The Department of Health and Human Services, in conjunction with the North Carolina Psychological Foundation, is creating...
Thursday, April 9, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) COVID-19: Best Practices for Congregate Living Settings, April 9, 2020 » COVID-19: Best Practices for Congregate Living Settings Thursday, April 9, 2020 Due to the rap...
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Joint NC DMHDDSAS and NC Medicaid COVID-19 Update for NC Providers 4/8/2020 » Joint NC DMHDDSAS and DHB (NC Medicaid) COVID-19 Update for NC Providers Wednesday, April 8 2020 3:00...
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Financial Resources for Small Businesses » The 2020 C oronavirus Aid, R elief, and E conomic S ecurity (CARES) Act was passed by Congress in late M...
Friday, April 3, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) NC DHHS Provider Call TODAY » Joint NC DMHDDSAS and DHB (NC Medicaid) COVID-19 Update for NC Providers Friday, April 3 2020 4:00 p....
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments: What You Need to Know (Updated) » Update 4/2/20: The IRS has reversed itself, now saying that "People who receive Social Security benefits and who do not su...
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Blue Cross NC Guidance on Billing and Claims » As NASW-NC has been working directly with members to get reimbursed for telehealth services, Blue Cross NC would like to s...
Monday, March 30, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) NC COVID19 Updates and Guidance for Providers » From NC DHHS: Much happened this past week as we continue our response to COVID-19. Below are highlights...
Saturday, March 28, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) BCBS NC Offers Weekly Webinars for Providers » Beginning Monday, March 30, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is hosting more "Virtual Rounds" webinars t...
Friday, March 27, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) New Codes and Enhanced Behavioral Health Services During COVID19 and NCGA News » div#right { display: none !important; } #left { width: 98%; } On Thursday, March 26, the Nor...
Friday, March 27, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) NASW-NC Mourns the Loss of Representative MaryAnn Black » The National Association of Social Workers North Carolina chapter is deeply saddened by the passing of social worker and N...
Thursday, March 26, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Weekly provider calls with time for Q&As » div#right { display: none !important; } #left { width: 98%; } The following are a list of...
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) NCDHHS Weekly Behavioral Health Provider Call Thursday » Weekly DHHS COVID-19 Update Call with Behavioral Health and IDD Providers Thursday—March 26, 2020 3:00 p.m....
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 (1 Comment - view/add) NC DHHS Webinar: Provider Q&A TODAY 3/24/2020 » DHHS will host a question and answer webinar to discuss new guidance for all health providers related to COVID-19:...
Monday, March 23, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) State of North Carolina Seeking Behavioral Health Volunteers » A message from E. Benjamin Money, Jr. MPH, Deputy Secretary for Health Services of the North Carolina Depar...
Monday, March 23, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) 3/20/20 Updated Telehealth Policies by Insurer » The following serves as a resource guide when deciding how to best use telehealth for you and your clients. If you wish fo...
Friday, March 20, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Unemployment Insurance for those impacted by COVID-19 Crisis » The NC Department of Commerce is operating a website with specific information about unemployment insurance for those affe...
Thursday, March 19, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) FREE NASW Webinar on COVID19 and Telehealth (FULL) » NASW webinar recording can be accessed here. Free for NASW members to view. COVID-19:...
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) NC 2-1-1 to Provide Assistance for COVID-19 » Statewide service can refer people to organizations in their community that are helping with health and human service reso...
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Resources from our I/DD Partners » The following are resources from our I/DD Partners in North Carolina! Green Mountain Self This gr...
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