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Under a new federal rule to protect consumers from surprise health care bills, clinical social workers (CSW) must, effective January 1, 2022, provide a good faith estimate (GFE) of expected charges that may be billed for items and services to individuals who are uninsured (e.g., not enrolled in any health plan or coverage) or who are self-pay (e.g., not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage). The GFE must be provided both orally and in writing, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, and within specific timeframes.

The rule applies to both current and future patients who are uninsured or self-pay. However, GFEs do not need to be provided to patients who are enrolled in federal health insurance plans (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system).

Providing a GFE to patients is not new to CSWs who, as part of best clinical practice, routinely discuss services and fees before or during the initial interview with new patients. Read more at the Social Work Blog.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NASW is the largest social work organization and represents a diverse group of professional social workers and students around the country and globally. We strive to serve diverse communities large and small with integrity, competence, respect for human relationships, respect for the inherent dignity and worth of all people, and a commitment to promoting social justice. We can only meet these goals by caring about our best resources: our staff, members and volunteers.

NASW’s commitment to diversity is rooted in our belief that creating a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace is ethical. It is the right thing to do. It is also crucial to our organization’s continued success. Most important, it is what all members of our workforce deserve.

NASW is committed to becoming a true leader in attracting and retaining diverse talent, creating an environment based on policies and practices that are just and to fostering a true sense of inclusion and belonging. Our goal is to be the example for other associations.

NASW Anti-Racism Statement

The mission of social work is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people with particular attention to those who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. To honor this mission and realize our core professional values we must understand and commit to doing our part in abolishing racist and oppressive systems. NASW’s Anti-racism statement approved by the NASW Board of Directors at its January 2022 meeting.

Read NASW's Anti-Racism Statement

NASW Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee Charter

In 2020, NASW established a diversity, equity, and inclusion committee of 20-25 employees, including senior leaders and national and chapter staff, who act on behalf of the organization to launch and support the diversity equity and inclusion process.

Read the DEI Committee Charter

Resources

Podcast Episodes

Supporting LGBTQIA2S+ Youth in 2022

Every Month is Pride Month

Stop Asian Hate

Why We Need More Black Male Social Workers

Justice and Joy: Self-Care in 2020

Black Lives Matter: The Role of Social Work in Dismantling Structural Racism in the USA

Facing Racism, Moving Forward

Where We Stand on Racism

Supporting LGBTQ Youth

Videos

NASW Honors Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

NASW Celebrates Black History Month

NASW and the NASW Foundation honor Native American Heritage Month in November

NASW Town Hall on Racial Equity, Economic Equity and #COVID19

News Releases

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On anniversary of George Floyd’s death, NASW calls for meaningful police reform

NASW calls for President Trump to be removed from office

NASW strongly condemns pro-Trump riots at U.S. Capitol

National Social Work Organizations Oppose Elimination of Texas LGBTQ and Disability Protections