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History
- Referred to health
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.1575
- Print number 7067a
- Amend (t) and recommit to rules
- Reported and committed to rules
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to health
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Makes care and services provided by licensed mental health practitioners eligible for coverage under the Medicaid program
In Assembly Committee · Health · Sponsor Pamela Harris
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to making care and services provided by licensed mental health practitioners eligible for coverage under the Medicaid program
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to allow individuals to receive Medicaid program coverage for receiving care and services from licensed mental health practitioners.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would amend subdivision 2 of section 365-a of the social services law by requiring all care and services provided by mental health practitioners licensed under section 8402 of the education law, as well as care and services provided in a hospital or clinic facility referred to in paragraph C of subdivision 2 of section 365-a of the social services law, to be covered under the New York State Medicaid program.
Justification
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately one in four American adults suffer from a diagnosable mental illness, making the work performed by mental health professionals all the more crucial. Individuals suffering with mental health disorders make up a large number of New Yorkers who need Medicaid assistance to cover their medical expenses. The New York State Department of Health's website states that Medicaid does not cover all services provided by licensed mental health practitioners. The status quo of excluding mental health practitioners from recognized providers within the Medicaid program results in undue hardship for individuals, families, and our communities. Access to Medicaid assistance should be open to everyone and individuals should be able to receive treatment for behavioral health disorders without facing the pressure of burdensome medical expenses.
Prior legislative history
New bill in the Senate; Assembly died in Health Committee, 2014 and 2015.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninety-first day after it shall have become a law.
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