New York S03963 establishes a voluntary certification process for certified recovery community centers.

New York S03963 amends the mental hygiene law to create a voluntary certification process for certified recovery community centers. The commissioner will promulgate evidence-based regulations for this certification, covering areas such as staffing, participant safety, confidentiality, and administrative policies. Certified centers will be listed on the office's website and the commissioner will have the authority to inspect and penalize non-compliant centers. The commissioner must also consult with the department of health to ensure these centers' services are reimbursable under Medicaid.

New York S03963 establishes a voluntary certification process for certified recovery community centers.

New York S03963 amends the mental hygiene law to create a voluntary certification process for certified recovery community centers. The commissioner will promulgate evidence-based regulations for this certification, covering areas such as staffing, participant safety, confidentiality, and administrative policies. Certified centers will be listed on the office's website and the commissioner will have the authority to inspect and penalize non-compliant centers. The commissioner must also consult with the department of health to ensure these centers' services are reimbursable under Medicaid.