New York A00856 authorizes certain facilities to provide mental health and health care services to individuals admitted for substance use disorder.

New York A00856 amends the mental hygiene law to authorize specific facilities to provide treatment for the mental health and health care needs of individuals admitted for a substance use disorder. These services must be provided by professionals whose scope of practice includes diagnosing and treating mental health disorders and human health problems. The bill ensures that these services are reimbursable by Medicaid and private insurance, expanding access to comprehensive care for those dealing with substance use disorders.

New York A00856 authorizes certain facilities to provide mental health and health care services to individuals admitted for substance use disorder.

New York A00856 amends the mental hygiene law to authorize specific facilities to provide treatment for the mental health and health care needs of individuals admitted for a substance use disorder. These services must be provided by professionals whose scope of practice includes diagnosing and treating mental health disorders and human health problems. The bill ensures that these services are reimbursable by Medicaid and private insurance, expanding access to comprehensive care for those dealing with substance use disorders.