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Four Important Ways the Tax Bills Affect Healthcare and Education

The House and Senate have passed tax bills that make big changes to healthcare and graduate education. A conference committee is about to begin finalizing the legislation.

INSURANCE, MENTAL HEALTH COVERAGE IN PERIL ? TAKE ACTION

The Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans are making an aggressive push to complete a comprehensive tax reform bill before the end of 2017. The House passed the GOP Tax Plan last week.  It is now in the Senate.  There is a ...

Social Media Accounts for 115th Congress

Hello ACA Members, In an effort to make your digital advocacy experience as easy as possible your Government Affairs Team has provided you with Facebook and Twitter accounts for the 115th Congress. To access a PDF with all social media accounts ...

ACA Staff Attend FTC Briefing on Licensure Portability

ACA staff members attended a Federal Trade Commission briefing at which a panel from different professions described how they have approached licensure portability.

Obamacare Repeal Dodges Final Senate Bullet By One Vote

The Affordable Care Act is still the law of the land after a repeal bill failed 49-51, but what is its future in areas where it's struggling?

The Senate Takes Up Healthcare Reform: Vote-A-Rama Ahead

The Senate has begun debating and voting on healthcare reform but what approach,if anything, can get 50 votes is entirely unclear.

ACA Webinar Explains Congressional Budget Process and School Counseling Funds

ACA webinar explains the budget process from White House budget to Congressional budget to annual spending bills, with a focus on money for school counseliong grants.

Conversion Therapy Ban Signed Into Law in Rhode Island

Governor Raimondo signed a bill banning conversion therapy on minors in Rhode Island.

ACA Members Advocate For Counseling In Washington

Over one hundred ACA members descended on Capitol Hill this week for meetings with their Members of Congress to advocate for issues important to counseling and counselors.

Senate Healthcare Bill 2.0 Unveiled, Delayed

Senator McConnell released the revised Senate repeal-and-replace healthcare bill last week and planned to begin voting on it this week. However, that plan is on hold as Senator McCain recovers from surgery.

Senate Healthcare Bill Update - No Fireworks This Week

With Congress in recess, a revised bill is being evaluated with the goal of attracting just enough support from conservatives and moderates in the Senate.

Mental Health Coverage Requirements If States Get A Waiver

To see what could happen if the repeal and replace bill repeals mental health as a required coverage by granting waivers to states, we can look at coverage before it was a requirement in Obamacare.

Senate Approaches Vote On Health Care Reform

The Senate Republicans are about to unveil their repeal and replace bill with the goal of voting on it next week. Details remain sketchy.

Congressman Lieu Receives ACA Award for Work Banning Conversion Therapy

Congressman Ted Lieu received the Illumination Award for passing the nation's first statewide conversion therapy ban in California and for introducing similar legislation in Washington.

What's a CBO Score and Why Does It Matter?

CBO scores are the official cost-benefit analysis of bills introduced in Congress. The score for the healthcare reform bill the House already passed came out yesterday. It actually matters more now that the bill is in the Senate than it did for the ...

White House Budget Cuts Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs

The President's budget targets SAMHSA programs as well as Medicare, threatening mental health treatment for millions.

Education Cuts Will Impact School Counselors

ACA's first budget briefing will cover Department of Education cuts and the impact on school counselors. Sign up for the Thursday webinar to learn more.

Nevada Passes Ban On Conversion Therapy For Minors

Governor Sandoval signs bill banning conversion therapy on minors in Nevada, which becomes the ninth state to do so.

Vote To Repeal Obamacare, Reduce Mental Health Benefits Scheduled Today in the House

The House will vote today on a bill that reduces Medicaid funding and eliminates the guarantees that insurers will provide mental health services and will cover preexisting conditions. Contact your representatives.

Medicaid, Behavioral Health, And Congress

Medicaid plays a key role in providing mental health care for millions of people, and the funding for that role is significantly reduced in the House healthcare reform bill. The Senate is now writing its own bill. State governments may end up ...