New York S00997 amends the mental hygiene law to allow the mental health commissioner to waive certain rules and regulations for the geriatric.

New York S00997 amends the mental hygiene law to authorize the commissioner of mental health to waive specific rules and regulations to facilitate collaboration between mental health providers and home care services. This waiver aims to address barriers such as medical assistance reimbursement, service procedures, care coordination, and direct care worker training. The changes are intended to enhance the geriatric demonstration program, which promotes mental health and home care collaboration.

New York S00997 amends the mental hygiene law to allow the mental health commissioner to waive certain rules and regulations for the geriatric.

New York S00997 amends the mental hygiene law to authorize the commissioner of mental health to waive specific rules and regulations to facilitate collaboration between mental health providers and home care services. This waiver aims to address barriers such as medical assistance reimbursement, service procedures, care coordination, and direct care worker training. The changes are intended to enhance the geriatric demonstration program, which promotes mental health and home care collaboration.