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CALL UPON THE GOVERNOR TO LOWER LCSW RENEWAL FEE
The Legislature lowered the licensing fees for LMSWs and LCSW application but raised the fee for the LCSW renewal. CT already had the highest annualized licensing fees in the nation, and now they are even higher for LCSWs. To address this we are asking Governor Lamont to reduce the LCSW renewal fee in his proposed biennial budget adjustments bill.
Tell Governor Lamont that when he develops his upcoming budget proposal that he needs to make the LCSW renewal fee competitive with all the surrounding states. NASW/CT has sent the Governor a list of all New England and Mid-Atlantic states renewal fees on an annualized basis. CT has the highest fees of any of these states. Tell the Governor that what has been done to help LMSWs needs to now be applied to LCSWs. Tell the Governor to propose the same $125 annual renewal fee that LMSWs pay.
TALKING POINTS
- Every other jurisdiction in the nation has a lower clinical license renewal fee. CT needs to be more competitive.
- CT is one of only 7 states that have an annual renewal. Most states are every 2 years.
- LCSWs are the mainstay of mental health services and need the same support given to LMSWs.
- Since the LMSW came into existence nearly a decade ago the LCSW & LMSW renewal fee was the same. There is precedence for an equal fee.
- On an annual fee basis MA costs $41, RI costs $50 and NY costs $74.66. CT costs $200!
- High license fees discourage recruitment and retention of LCSWs.
- The state’s largest business association, CBIA, supports lower license fees.
Say you are a social worker. Mention one or more of the above talking points (or your own reason for seeking a lower fee).
Ask that his proposed budget adjustments for next year include reducing the LCSW license renewal fee from the nation’s highest $200 to $125.
Call the Governor’s Office at 800-406-1527 or 860-524-7397.
Email the Governor using the email contact form
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