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- Referred to health
- Referred to health
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Provides for behavioral health wraparound demonstration projects combining services through the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities, the office of mental health and the department of healt
In Senate Committee · Health · Sponsor William T. Stachowski
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BILL NUMBER:A9075 REVISED 02/17/10
Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to providing for behavioral health wraparound demonstration projects
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill proposes demonstrations projects leading to changes in social service law to address the problem of children and, adolescents with behavioral health issues not receiving appropriate care due to lack of integration of services and funding streams.
Summary of specific provisions
Legislative Finding: Provides for behavioral health wraparound demonstration projects combin- ing services through the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, the Office of Mental Health and the Department of Health.
Section 1: Legislature findings for demonstration projects to integrate services provided by through the Office of Mental Retardation and Devel- opmental Disabilities, the Office of Mental Health, and the Department of Health so that children and families can move from crisis or high risk to normalization by providing the right services at the right time and in the right amount.
Section 2: Authorizes the Commissioner of Health, to the extent of funds appropriated for this purpose, fund demonstration projects that develop and evaluate interventions targeted at Medicaid beneficiaries under the age of 21 who have had one or more crisis interventions during the previous 12 months. Such interventions may be viewed as opportunities to increase coordination of care, ensure that care is delivered in the most appropriate setting, improve health outcomes and reduce the cost of care.
Section 3: Demonstration projects may test models of care and model of reimbursement.
Section 4: Service providers eligible to apply as demonstration coordi- nators include hospitals, diagnostic and treatment centers, managed care plans, medical schools, and providers licensed or funded by Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, the Office of Mental Health, and the Department of Health.
Section 5: Nothing in this bill shall be construed as requiring and Medicaid beneficiary to participate in a demonstration project, partic- ipation shall be voluntary.
Section 6: Prior to establishing any demonstration project authorized by this section, the commissioner of health shall consult with the commis- sioners of the Office of Mental Health and the Office of Mental Retarda- tion and Developmental Disabilities.
Section 7: Authorizes the Commissioner of Health to submit waivers of the federal social security act.
Section 8: Requires the Commissioner of Health to provide a report to the Governor and the legislature in the effectiveness on demonstration projects.
Justification
The current reimbursement system within the New York State Offices responsible for the behavioral and mental health care of children and adolescents is heavily regulated and inefficient. Compliance with fund- ing regulations, and the burden for families and providers to navigate across State Systems leads to delayed and less than optimal outcomes for children and families. This bill seeks to create pilot program(s) to demonstrate the fiscal efficiency, and increased clinical outcomes in a streamlined service delivery environment.
Prior legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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