New York S08309 returns outpatient mental health, substance use disorder, residential, and rehabilitation services to Medicaid fee-for-service.

New York S08309 amends the social services law to return outpatient mental health, substance use disorder, residential, and rehabilitation services to Medicaid fee-for-service. This change aims to increase investment in community-based behavioral health services. The commissioner must report on funds available for reinvestment from the transition, starting April 1, 2027. The act takes effect October 1, 2026, with certain provisions contingent on federal approval.

New York S08309 returns outpatient mental health, substance use disorder, residential, and rehabilitation services to Medicaid fee-for-service.

New York S08309 amends the social services law to return outpatient mental health, substance use disorder, residential, and rehabilitation services to Medicaid fee-for-service. This change aims to increase investment in community-based behavioral health services. The commissioner must report on funds available for reinvestment from the transition, starting April 1, 2027. The act takes effect October 1, 2026, with certain provisions contingent on federal approval.