Establishes the office of the ombudsperson for behavioral health access in New York.

The bill creates the office of the ombudsperson for behavioral health access to assist New Yorkers in accessing behavioral health care. The ombudsperson will serve as a neutral party to help consumers and providers navigate and resolve issues related to behavioral health care access. The office will operate independently with full autonomy over operations, budget, and personnel. The ombudsperson will submit an annual report to the governor and relevant committees, detailing concerns and complaints related to behavioral health care access.

Establishes the office of the ombudsperson for behavioral health access in New York.

The bill creates the office of the ombudsperson for behavioral health access to assist New Yorkers in accessing behavioral health care. The ombudsperson will serve as a neutral party to help consumers and providers navigate and resolve issues related to behavioral health care access. The office will operate independently with full autonomy over operations, budget, and personnel. The ombudsperson will submit an annual report to the governor and relevant committees, detailing concerns and complaints related to behavioral health care access.