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Winter | 2021

Your quarterly news & updates

Government Relations

The 2021 legislative session began on January 11. It’s a long 105 day session this year, because the Legislature needs to pass a biennial budget.

This year, with the pandemic, everything is different. With extra security surrounding the Capitol, many legislators arrived in person for the first day of the session in order to adopt rules that would allow the session to be essentially virtual.

As we do every session, AMTA-WA's Government Relations Committee, with help from our lobbyist Gail McGaffick, reviews all legislation that is introduced for its impact on the massage profession. This year we have identified four bills that we believe merit our support:

Health Equity Continuing Education
Provider Reimbursement for PPE
Protective Equipment During a Public Health Emergency
Parks Prescription Pilot Programs

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Hopefully, all LMTs have received their COVID-19 vaccines, if they wanted one, because all health care providers are in Tier 1A.

Currently, the State of Washington has expanded to Tier 1B. As a result, the vaccine is available to everyone in Tier 1A as well as anyone 65 and older, and all people 50 and older who also live in a multigenerational household.

For any questions concerning what vaccine distribution phase the State of Washington is in, check the DOH Vaccine Phase Finder.

Even if you or a family member are eligible, it has been challenging for some to access the vaccine. The challenge is that there is more demand for the vaccine than there is supply. While this disparity in supply and demand is expected to prevail for some time, we know that Washington State will be getting more vaccines over time. Please use DOH’s Vaccine Locations to see where the vaccine is being offered in your area.

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Elections and Open Positions

AMTA-WA Chapter wants YOU to be part of the team.

Consider running or encouraging another AMTA Member to run for one of AMTA-WA Chapter’s open volunteer positions.

To apply: Contact Allison, your chapter’s Online Elections Coordinator and request the Candidate Application or ask any questions you may have.

Continuing Education

Did you know...

50% of massage therapists fail to meet continuing education requirements?

Your chapter is working hard to bring instructors to you amidst the pandemic. Check out the instructor lineup and sign up for a free class now to complete your CE requirements.

SAVE THE DATE for the Annual Meeting on April 10, 2021. Registration information is coming in the next couple of weeks.

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