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NASW is partnering with the White House and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on a Briefing regarding Social Work and Infant Formula, June 16th at 2pm CT/3pm EDT. #Socialworkers join us to learn about resources and what you can do to help clients and families. Register here: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_6puY-ETvT4CccuGwbzeaDw

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A new blog, “CMS Creates Additional Place of Service Code for Telehealth” has been posted on the NASW website. Following a recent update from the Center for Medicare, and Medicaid Services (CMS), NASW has received multiple inquiries regarding telehealth place of service codes (POS) for Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance companies. The purpose of this blog is to clarify what POS codes clinical social workers should use when providing telehealth services and can be found at http://www.socialworkblog.org/pressroom/2022/06/cms-creates-additional-place-of-service-code-for-telehealth/ and on the Clinical Social Work Practi...

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Vote for NASW IA members to represent you on the Iowa Chapter Board 2022-2023   A link to the electronic ballot has been sent to all current NASW IA Chapter members with email addresses on file.   If you prefer to complete a paper ballot or need a link to the electronic ballot please contact the Chapter office at (515) 277-1117. BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE CHAPTER OFFICE OR CAST ONLINE BY 5:00 PM CT Monday, June 13, 2022 TO BE COUNTED For information about the candidates go to: https://naswia.socialworkers.org/About/Board-of-Directors

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Iowans will join together on Sunday, May 22, 2 pm Iowa State Capitol West Terrace to honor our Black siblings who were murdered in Buffalo, NY and to say STOP THE HATE! A Call to Action in our communities will be part of the Solidarity Memorial. Organizations sponsoring A Solidarity Memorial | STOP THE HATE! include: Center for Social Ministry Creative Visions Des Moines Education Association Indivisible Iowa National Association of Social Workers, Iowa No Justice No Peace New Frontier Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Iowa Citizen Action Network Iowa Coalition for Collective Change

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SATURDAY, APRIL 16 1:00 - 3:00 PM CSPS Hall 1103 3rd Street SE CEDAR RAPIDS The NAACP and LULAC along with several community partners are holding a forum to present to the community information on voting rights, regulations, and process. This will also be a time for community members to meet some of the local candidates that are in the June 7th Primary Election. There is an accessible courtyard entrance with parking behind the building and elevator access to 2nd floor. No registration necessary. All are welcome to attend.

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Here’s a graduation (or birthday, or mother’s day or father’s day!) gift idea:  The NASW Press has three different titles on sale – chosen especially for new graduates: Here’s a link to the NASW Press Graduation Book Sale These titles are on sale until May 9th.

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If you would like to suggest or give an NASW Membership as a graduation gift (or any other time), here are three ways to make that happen Download a copy of the paper application, fill it out and have the gift-giver submit the application with a check Sounds old fashioned, we know, but in order to become a member of NASW, new members have to affirm that they will uphold the NASW Code of Ethics. Here’s a link to a paper application that you can print out Call the NASW membership line with the gift-giver – you can affirm that you will uphold the NASW Code of Ethics and the gift-giver can pay for your membership ...

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Did you know that if you join NASW as a student, you get a membership discount for 2 years post-graduation if you are an undergraduate?  And for 3 years post-graduation for MSW students? BSW Student Membership Rates     Savings over regular BSW rates           BSW - S $60   $98             Post-Graduation Transitional Rates - available ONLY IF you join as a Student   ...

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Exciting news! The official announcement came from The White House and Department of Education today extending the pause on federal student loan payments and interest to August 31, 2022. SAVI is hosting a webinar TODAY at 3 pm CT (4 p.m. ET) to explain what these changes mean for you. CLICK HERE to register! NASW and Savi are partners.  NASW members can get a special rate with Savi.   Savi also has some free tools: Learn more about how Savi can help you + other tools HERE  

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The NASW Iowa Chapter seeks nominations/applications for the NASW Iowa Chapter Board FY 2022-2023.  A copy of the application can be found HERE Position descriptions are available there as well. Self-nominations are highly encouraged! NASW Iowa Chapter Board members need to be NASW members in good standing.  Meetings have traditionally been 4 times per year, on a Friday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.  We hope to go back to in-person meetings for our next board meeting, but there is always a virtual meeting option. (We can reimburse board members for mileage.)  If you have any questions about running for the ...

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Those who are NASW Iowa Chapter graduating student members at 7 am CT Fri. 4-15-2022 will receive a NASW Honor Cord by graduation. Here’s a link to join: https://www.socialworkers.org/nasw/join

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The township of Winterset, in Madison County, was hit hard by the tornado Saturday, and the Madison County Chamber of Commerce is preparing for donations and volunteers. To get in contact with the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, call (515) 462-1185 or email chamber@madisoncounty.com.  

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KCCI has developed a list on how to help Iowans impacted by Saturday’s tornados https://www.kcci.com/article/how-to-help-iowans-impacted-by-tornado-outbreak/39343809   For those needing Disaster Assistance   Madison, Adair, Adams, Ringgold, Taylor and Union counties in southwest Iowa. MATURA Action Corp. https://www.maturacommunityaction.com/   Lucas, Clarke, Decatur, Monroe and Wayne Counties in south central Iowa South Central Iowa Community Action Program https://scicap.org/   Polk, Boone, Jasper, Marion, and Warren counties in central Iowa. IMPACT Community Action Partner...

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NASW IA Members -- New NASW IA Weekend Update in your inbox – you should have received it Friday afternoon. It includes: New spot for NASW IA Updates:  can be found both on the front page of naswia.socialworkers.org, left column, or on the Newsletters page at https://naswia.socialworkers.org/News/Newsletters Advocacy Alerts from NASW Iowa Chapter: see the column in the center of the front page of naswia.socialworkers.org Survey on Medicaid:  link in the email (please complete this survey whether or not you currently take Medicaid)

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Noon to 12:45 pm Central Time Labor Rights in Iowa State Rep. Bruce Hunter (Des Moines) Pete Hird Secretary-Treasurer, Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO There have been many challenges to labor rights over the last few years. More recently, unemployment benefits have been a target of conservatives, particularly restrictions that would impact benefits and the timing of those benefits for working families. Additionally, Iowans who are pregnant have very few rights during pregnancy and after giving birth. Efforts are under way to ensure reasonable accommodations for pregnant Iowans. Join us for Moral Mondays IOWA as we discuss ...

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