CAMFT in action Advocacy: CAMFT testimony helps move the telehealth licensure-portability bill out of committee. Education: Watch: Navigating Subpoenas and Records Requests, a free member webinar (1.5 CE). Community: $182,000 in scholarships awarded to 2026 prelicensed and student members. See all →
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Medicare access for LMFTs Ongoing guidance and advocacy as marriage and family therapists enroll as Medicare providers, including opt-out and billing support for members.
Telehealth practice protections Working to keep the telehealth flexibilities that let you serve clients across California without unnecessary restrictions.
Reimbursement parity Pushing insurers and regulators toward parity so MFT services are reimbursed on equal footing with other providers.

This month at CAMFT

The three things worth your attention right now, not a bulletin board.

Live webinar · July

Documentation that protects you in a board investigation

A CAMFT staff attorney walks through the notes that made, and broke, real cases. 2 CE hours.

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Regulatory update

BBS renewal changes: what’s new for this cycle

A plain-English summary of what changed, what didn’t, and the one deadline members keep missing.

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Community

Educational Foundation scholarships now open

Funding for pre-licensed associates and students building careers in underserved communities.

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