Allows for certain rules and regulations to be waived to promote collaboration between mental health providers.

New York Assembly Bill A04807 amends the Mental Hygiene Law to allow the commissioner, in conjunction with the commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, to waive certain rules and regulations of the Office of Mental Health and the Department of Health. This waiver aims to address barriers to collaboration by mental health providers and home care service providers. Barriers include issues related to medical assistance reimbursement, service procedures, care coordination, and direct care worker training.

Allows for certain rules and regulations to be waived to promote collaboration between mental health providers.

New York Assembly Bill A04807 amends the Mental Hygiene Law to allow the commissioner, in conjunction with the commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, to waive certain rules and regulations of the Office of Mental Health and the Department of Health. This waiver aims to address barriers to collaboration by mental health providers and home care service providers. Barriers include issues related to medical assistance reimbursement, service procedures, care coordination, and direct care worker training.