Increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain behavioral health services for individuals under twenty-one.

New York S08427 amends the social services law to increase Medicaid payments for outpatient behavioral health services for individuals under twenty-one by at least 35%. The bill also adds a care coordination fee of at least $7.50 per member per month. It directs that funds in the healthcare stability fund can be used for these rate increases, subject to federal financial participation. The changes take effect April 1, 2026.

Increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain behavioral health services for individuals under twenty-one.

New York S08427 amends the social services law to increase Medicaid payments for outpatient behavioral health services for individuals under twenty-one by at least 35%. The bill also adds a care coordination fee of at least $7.50 per member per month. It directs that funds in the healthcare stability fund can be used for these rate increases, subject to federal financial participation. The changes take effect April 1, 2026.