New York A05397 ensures Medicaid reimbursement rates for inpatient psychiatric care remain consistent throughout a patient's hospitalization.

New York A05397 amends the public health law to mandate that Medicaid reimbursement rates for inpatient psychiatric care remain consistent and uniform throughout the duration of a patient's hospitalization, regardless of length of stay. The bill allows for alternative payment methodologies that do not reduce rates based on length of stay, provided they maintain access to and quality of care.

New York A05397 ensures Medicaid reimbursement rates for inpatient psychiatric care remain consistent throughout a patient's hospitalization.

New York A05397 amends the public health law to mandate that Medicaid reimbursement rates for inpatient psychiatric care remain consistent and uniform throughout the duration of a patient's hospitalization, regardless of length of stay. The bill allows for alternative payment methodologies that do not reduce rates based on length of stay, provided they maintain access to and quality of care.