Every therapist owes it to herself or himself and to his or her clients to support Single Payer, the only fair, humane, and economical solution to the healthcare crisis in this country.  In a Single Payer/Medicare-for-All system, clients get the treatment they need, and therapists get paid a fair remuneration, without the hassle and expense of wading through confusing, ever-changing insurance plans, dealing with insurance panels, denials, etc.  Give this summary of SB 562, a bill currently in the California legislature a read, then pick up the phone and call California State Senator Ed Hernandez, the chair of the Senate Health Committee, at  916-651-4022 and urge him to vote for and support SB 562.  The hearing for SB 562 is on April 26 so it is urgent to call now.  Let his office know you are a therapist and you believe health care is a human right.

SB 562 SUMMARY

The premise behind this bill is that health care, like education, is a human right.

Section 1, (a) (1) All residents of this state have the right to health care. page 3/lines 4-10.

It will be run by an executive board.

100610. (a) The Healthy California Board shall be an independent public entity not affiliated with an agency or department. The board shall be governed by an executive board consisting of nine members who are residents of California.   9/17-20

Everybody in, nobody out.

100620. (a) Every resident of the state shall be eligible and entitled to enroll as a member under the program. 18/14

Everything is covered, and medical decisions are made by the provider.

100630. (a) Covered health care benefits under the program include all medical care determined to be medically appropriate by the member’s health care provider. 18/28-30

There is a list of 34 specified services.

(b) Covered health care benefits for members shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following: (including)

(14) Mental health services.

(15) Substance abuse treatment.    19/15-16

All providers are included, no more panels. Clients have free choice of provider.

100635. (a) (1) Any health care provider who is licensed to practice in California and is otherwise in good standing is qualified to participate in the program as long as the health care provider’s services are performed within the State of California.

(b) Any health care provider qualified to participate under this section may provide covered health care services under the program, as long as the health care provider is legally authorized to perform the health care service for the individual and under the circumstances involved.

(c) A member may choose to receive health care services under the program from any participating provider. 20/34

Recognizes import of adequate provider payment.

100639(a) … All payment rates under the program shall be reasonable and reasonably related to the cost of efficiently providing the health care service and ensuring an adequate and accessible supply of health care services. 25/23-6

It will be financed through existing federal programs already paid by taxes, plus additional taxes as necessary. No premiums, copays, or deductibles. Two economists are preparing a fiscal analysis of the bill, and the exact amounts will be clarified.

100650. (a) The board shall seek all federal waivers and other federal approvals and arrangements and submit state plan amendments as necessary to operate the program consistent with this title. 30/11

100655. (a) The Healthy California Trust Fund is hereby created in the State Treasury for the purposes of this title. 33/12

100657. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would develop a revenue plan, taking into consideration anticipated federal revenue available for the program.  34/28

We can collectively bargain to negotiate payments and other issues, so we will have a voice in what we get paid. We can discuss payments among ourselves.

100662. (a) Health care providers may meet and communicate for the purpose of collectively negotiating with Healthy California on any matter relating to Healthy California, including, but not limited to, rates of payment for health care services, rates of payment for prescription and nonprescription drugs, and payment methodologies. 35/34

(1) Health care providers may communicate with other health care providers regarding the terms and conditions to be negotiated with HC. 36/15

Today the BBS Supervision Committee will be presenting and voting on their legislative package regarding changes to supervision.  The CAMFT advocacy team has reviewed the package and will  offer feedback at the Committee meeting.  Once the Committee votes on the package, it will be considered by the Policy and Advocacy Committee on September 30^th and presented to the full Board of Behavioral Science for consideration at the November 2016 meeting.   Please feel free to distribute the following link to your membership in case they would like to review the materials and/or comment directly to the BBS:

http://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/agen_notice/2016/0816_supervisionmtg_material.pdf

 

Inland 3000 Club:  Next meeting August 20, 2016 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Correction from last month: the 3000 Club meets on the 3^rd Saturday (not Friday). Please check the Facebook page for subject content

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The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is currently recruiting for Child Custody Recommending Counselor. We would like to share our recruitment flyer with your organization.

 IE-CAMFT 3000 club for MFT Intern members of IE-CAMFT mtg April 23 from 11 am -12:30 pm at 6840 Indiana Ave, Ste #275, Riverside CA 92506. For more info contact: Myra Cleary Quirk @ myraquirk@yahoo.com

The topic will be “Tools For Couples Therapy;” the presenter will be Dr. Catherine Wheeler; the location will be 6840 Indiana Ave. Ste. 275, Riverside, CA 92506.  Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP at 951-778-0230 so we know how much food to provide (however, if you are reading this late and did not RSVP, please come anyway.) Everyone is welcome; you do not need to be a member of CAMFT to attend.

We want to thank all of you who volunteered to provide critical care to the survivors of the recent Inland Regional Center Incident.  We so appreciate the outpouring of support from our membership.  We want to also apologize for any confusion as the original press release and bulletin that went out had the incorrect phone number listed (please see the correct phone and email contact information below). 

Possibly due to this typo, we have had little response from the public so far, so no additional volunteers are required at this time.  We would appreciate those of you who have already volunteered to help on Saturday continuing to reserve the time for which you said you were available, if possible, so that we can be prepared should this situation change.  We are re-sending/re-posting the press release with the correct contact information: IE-CAMFT President Sherry Shockey-Pope at sherry@centralcounselingservices.net or 951-778-0230.  Please contact her if you have any questions or changes.  Sherry will be sending a final update on Friday.

A heartfelt thank you!

Carol A. Bouldin, LMFT

Webmistress/Membership Chair

Volunteer therapists are needed to provide critical care to the survivors of the recent Inland Regional Center Incident.  We need people to provide services for December 12th, this coming Saturday.  Please contact IE-CAMFT President Sherry Shockey-Pope at sherry@centralcounselingservices.net or 951-770-2030 as soon as possible.  Thank you!

Below is the press release we sent out to the Inland area newspapers:

Our hearts go out to everyone in San Bernardino, the US, and the world following the horrific events on December 2, 2015 at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California.  As therapists we know the emotional and psychological devastation that follows such violent incidents and we would like to offer some words of comfort and support in the wake of this tragedy. 

 

We need to recognize that the aftermath of such events often brings a multiplicity of feelings not only of sorrow, grief, loss, self-recrimination, and regret, but anger, rage, vengeful thoughts, and helplessness which can be both overwhelming and disorienting. These feelings are normal in this context, and it is vital at times like this that we acknowledge our understandable rage at the injustice of such acts of violence and that we express it by communicating openly and honestly with one another without judgment or condemnation, rather than acting it out in destructive behavior.  We must respond with gentle understanding, both to ourselves as well is to others, by acknowledging the deep sorrow such loss evokes and by allowing ourselves and others to express the grief and confusion we feel in order to process it. This allows us to reach out to one another with love and compassion, feel connected to the web of humanity beyond our individual, cultural, and ethnic differences, know that we are not alone, and receive and give the emotional support that allows us to begin the process of healing.

 

We, the inland Empire Chapter of CAMFT, want to offer our services free of charge to any of the people who have directly suffered loss of a loved one or coworker from the incident at the Inland Regional Center.  We will be providing both individual and group therapy to people affected by this tragedy. Please contact us at:  951-770-2030 to arrange an appointment.  We are scheduling now for December 12^th.

Peace and comfort to all at this time of sorrow and loss,

 

 

Inland Empire Chapter of CAMFT

Join us November 22, 2015

Single Payer Event.docx

for an evening of joyful dancing to support Universal Healthcare 

And Shhh… Bet on Single Payer in the back room.

 

The Single Payer Activist (SPA) Awardees include:

Union Activist: Carl Finamore (IAMAW and SF Labor Council)• Community Activist: Margot Smith (documentarian) • National Activist: Bernie Sanders  (via video)

 

Pass the word -  let go ….  dance - make a difference

Music by the great Cuban band

Tito y su Son de Cuba  

Doors open at 6:00 - Music starts at 6:30

$20 General Admission/ $15 for Students and interns / children under 12 free

 

Art Exhibit: Cuba -by Annie Frantzeskos

 

 

Therapists for Single Payer (TSP) is a group of mental health professionals organizing throughout the state and committed to the implementation of a Single Payer - universal healthcare system in California.  We are hosting this benefit dance to raise awareness and funds to continue this work.

FINAL CHAPTER AGREEMENT 10-15-1.docx