VACC wants to make you aware of this petition and give you an opportunity to comment on it....Regards, Michael Nahl (Past-President) ...
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AMHCA Praises Final Rule on TRICARE Certified Mental Health Counselors
Alexandria, VA – July 17, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Defense published a final rule today to implement the TRICARE Certified Mental Health Counselor (TCMHC) provider type as a qualified mental health provider authorized to independently diagnose and treat TRICARE beneficiaries and receive payment for services.
The final rule goes into effect on August 18, 2014.
View the Final Rule
Advocacy Update – Federal Recognition of Professional Counselors
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently informed NBCC that it has indefinitely postponed the creation of a federal occupational series for professional counselors. NBCC responded immediately and sought congressional assistance.
An occupational series is a government classification that establishes the minimum qualifications for federal employees and authorizes agency-wide employment. A series is necessary to ensure the federal government employs counselors in positions that reflect their education, training and scope of practice.
ACTION ALERT: Medicare Recognition of Mental Health Counselors
AMHCA members should contact their House Representatives now to support our new Medicare provider status bill (HR.3662), which amends Medicare to add the outpatient services of LMHCs and LMFTs under part B of the Medicare program.
Sharing an Important Counseling Today Article: A Critical Issue for Mental Health Counselors
As the AMHCA Leadership Institute approaches, the Maryland Chapter of AMHCA wanted to share with you an article (below) that describes one of the most critical issues we face as a profession. We must secure the ability ...
TRICARE Test Response
March 22, 2012 Ms. Catherine ChappellActing Executive DirectorVirginia Board of CounselingPerimeter Center 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 Henrico Virginia 23233-1463 Dear Ms. Chappell: Thank you for your letter of M ...
TRICARE Test
December 29, 2011 Virginia Board of CounselingPerimeter Center 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 Henrico Virginia 23233-1463 Dear Board Members: TRICARE recently amended its standards to allow for independent practic ...