Government Relations
HB 1250
HB 1250 passed in the House of Representatives on March 9, 2010 and is headed to the Senate.
State Policy and Legislation
One of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association's primary objectives is to lobby state legislators and administration officials in Harrisburg for laws and policies that are favorable to professional counselors and the clients that they serve. A recent and significant example of that is Act 136, Pennsylvania's LCSW/LPC law. However, many other legislative battles need to be waged. To learn how you can help, contact the PCA Government Relations Committee at the contact information below.
Federal Policy and Legislation
PCA parent association American Counseling Association (ACA) is working on a number of federal policy issues to advance professional counseling and better serve clients. These issues include, but are not limited to, Medicare coverage for mental healthcare consumers seen by professional counselors, the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy law and regulations, mental health parity, and federal funding for school counseling programs. Your help is needed! To find out how you can help move us forward, or for updates on key federal legislation, visit the ACA's Public Policy & Legislation and ACA Legislative Action Center Web pages.
Government Official Locator
Click on the League of Women Voters logo to determine who your U.S., Pennsylvania, county, and municipal elected government officials are:
Listserv
PCA members, click on the Bravenet "Knight" to subscribe to the PCA's listserv--an e-mail system where users receive messages sent to the list by PCA officials--for legislative updates and alerts.
For more information on the issues we are working on, as well as the ACA's legislative efforts, contact Dr. Paul West at pwest1604@comcast.net.