Government Affairs: Latest News & Updates 

The Government Affairs team advocates for you and your profession on issues ranging from Medicare reimbursement to portability to school counseling funding. Adding your voice makes our message stronger. Join us by contacting your representatives on issues that matter to you.

April 1,2020

The Government Affairs and Public Policy 2020 Legislative Agenda

The American Counseling Association’s legislative strategic plan for 2020 outlines activities selected to further the ACA mission to promote the counseling profession through state and federal advocacy. 

March 27, 2020

ACA Endorses COVID-19 Telehealth State Coverage Letter  

On Wednesday, the American Counseling Association signed on to a letter to Congressional Leadership, Governors and State Insurance Commissioners requesting “states to temporarily lift restrictions on telebehavioral health at all levels of care by telephone or video for individuals—regardless of insurance plan—and ensure payment parity until the conclusion of this national emergency.”

March 26, 2020

ACA is hard at Work on the Policy front for You and for the Clients You Serve

Your Government Affairs and Public Policy team is hard at work for you and for your clients.  We continue to educate public officials on all of the unique needs of the counseling community.