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January 2022 Legislative Update
As we welcome 2022, the WAMFT Advocacy Network wants to express gratitude for your ongoing support of our advocacy efforts in Washington....
Jan 31, 20223 min read


Letter from the President - January 2022
Dear WAMFT Members, This year marks the third year of enduring a global pandemic as well as other social challenges and division across...
Jan 31, 20226 min read


2022 Surprise: No Surprises Act
AAMFT FamilyTEAM update: No Surprises Act This is a federal act that creates additional billing disclosure requirements for MFTs and...
Jan 1, 20221 min read


Consent & Established Relationship for Audio-Only Telemedicine
Consent for Audio-only Telemedicine Substitute House Bill 1196 was passed during the 2021 legislative session and requires the following...
Jul 25, 20211 min read


2022 Advanced Suicide Training Rules and Requirements Update
The passage of ESHB 2411 in 2020 brought changes to Continuing Education Requirements for mental health professionals in Washington....
Jul 1, 20211 min read


June 2021 Legislative Update
Greetings WAMFT Members! The 2021 Legislative Session has now concluded, and we are happy to report that the following WAMFT priority...
Jun 30, 20211 min read


June 18, 2021: Allowing Additional Associate License Renewals
The Department of Health (department) has begun rulemaking in order to implement HB 1063. This bill allows the department to issue an...
Jun 18, 20211 min read


April 2021 Legislative Update
We are now in the final countdown for the 2021 Legislative Session, which operated virtually this year and will adjourn on April 25, 2021....
Apr 30, 20212 min read


March 2021 Legislative Update
The 2021 Legislative Session kicked off in January and is functioning virtually this year. Operating the Legislative Session almost...
Mar 31, 20213 min read


January 2021 Legislative update
The 2021 Washington State Legislative Session began on January 11, 2021 with a different feel from prior years, as the Legislative...
Jan 31, 20211 min read


January 1, 2021: Telemedicine Training Requirement
Washington State recently passed Senate Bill 6061 in response to the sudden shift to telehealth delivery of services. It is mandated that...
Jan 1, 20212 min read


December 2020 Legislative Update
WAMFT Goals for next WA State Legislative Cycle (2021-2022) revealed in video by Anthony Pennant, WAMFT Legislative Committee Chair and...
Dec 31, 20201 min read


December 4, 2020: Health Equity Continuing Education
The WA legislature is currently creating An ACT that seeks to create a law regarding Health Equity Continuing Education for medical...
Dec 4, 20201 min read

Advekit, WAMFT's Membership Appreciation Week Sponsor
Advekit is the leading platform for helping clients save on therapy upfront while guaranteeing therapists their cash pay rate! Advekit...
Dec 1, 20201 min read


ACT Program @ the Barnard Center, WAMFT's Membership Appreciation Week Sponsor
The Barnard Center for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health offers Advanced Clinical Training (ACT) and Parent-Child Relationship...
Dec 1, 20201 min read


June 2020: Reciprocity is here!
Click below for more information on new rules set in place regarding out of state applicants ability to gain temporary licensure while...
Jun 30, 20201 min read
March 19, 2020: Telemedicine Parity Bill Signed Into Law
Governor Jay Inslee signed into law, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5385, which requires providers to be paid the same for services via...
Mar 19, 20201 min read


January 2020 Legislative Update
Happy New Year! Washington lawmakers are heading back to Olympia today for the start of the 2020 Washington State Legislative Session....
Jan 31, 20202 min read


2019 Legislative Updates
April 2019 Legislative Update May 2019 Legislative Update June 2019 Legislative Update July 2019 Legislative Update August 2019...
Dec 31, 20191 min read
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