RESOURCES

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2/22/2021 From Clinical Social Work Association

Here is a summary of the legal protections for telehealth services, including behavioral health treatment, in all 50 states and District of Columbia (seven states do not have laws about telehealth coverage – AL, ID, PA, NC, SC, WI, WY) put together by the law firm of Foley and Lardner. The link is https://www.foley.com/-/media/files/insights/publications/2021/02/21mc30431-50state-telemed-reportmaster-02082021.pdf

The areas covered include state laws about coverage for telehealth and audio-only treatment; reimbursement requirements; how long coverage will last; the actual language of the laws in each state; and more.

May 2020 From NASW, regarding reopening practices for in person visits:

COVID-19: PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR REOPENING SOCIAL WORK PRACTICES

4/6/2020 From the Maryland Department of Health – The Board of Professional Counselors is NOT allowing interstate teletherapy for NEW clients at this time (just established clients). Click here to see the order.

3/25/2020 From Sheppard Pratt: Mental health resources during COVID-19

Online Resources for Boosting Your Mental Health: