Posted by Carolynn Lee, LCSW ~KSCSW Advocacy Chair How a Bill Becomes Law in Kentucky A guide for social workers to the eight essential steps each bill must navigate in Frankfort. Each January, hundreds of bills are filed in the Kentucky General Assembly, but most do not become law. For social workers, knowing where a bill can stall, who influences its progress, and when advocacy is most effective is essential. As social workers, we are encouraged to “advocate for changes in

KSCSW BLOG • ADVOCACY & PRACTICE • JUNE 2026 KSCSW Kentucky Society for Clinical Social Work Advocacy Is the Work. Why speaking up is at the heart of who we are. Social workers do not become advocates in addition to their clinical work. Advocacy is an integral part of this profession at every level, from conversations in the therapy room to testimony before a legislative committee. When you ask most clinical social workers why they entered the profession, you will likel

KSCSW BLOG | ADVOCACY & ETHICS | JUNE 2026 KSCSW Kentucky Society for Clinical Social Work WHY SHOULD THIS MATTER TO YOU? Think about everything that has to happen before you can sit down with a client who has insurance. You enter your license, your malpractice coverage, and your training history into a database. That database tells payers whether you exist. Whether you're qualified. Whether you appear in the directory when someone searches for a therapist. Whether your c

We became clinical social workers because we believe in people and the transformational power of the therapeutic relationship. We are committed to meeting clients where they are and advocating for supportive systems. KSCSW urges every member to support the Mental Health Insurance Reform Task Force petition, as the challenges facing our profession affect our clients as well. WHAT IS HAPPENING Effective July 15, 2026, Aetna will implement reimbursement changes for providers usi

The Kentucky Society for Clinical Social Work has dedicated the last 50 years to advancing the profession of clinical social work by promoting high standards, ensuring consumer protection, and advocating for individuals with mental health needs.