Exempts substance use disorder and mental health treatment services and FDA approved medications from Medicaid recipient restriction program coverage.

New York S07984 amends the social services law to exempt covered substance use disorder and mental health treatment services and all FDA approved medications for the treatment of substance use disorder, HIV, hepatitis C and mental health conditions from all recipient restriction program coverage and payment restrictions. The bill ensures that Medicaid managed care plans do not restrict medically necessary services and medications for recipient restriction program members without additional requirements. The act takes effect immediately.

Exempts substance use disorder and mental health treatment services and FDA approved medications from Medicaid recipient restriction program coverage.

New York S07984 amends the social services law to exempt covered substance use disorder and mental health treatment services and all FDA approved medications for the treatment of substance use disorder, HIV, hepatitis C and mental health conditions from all recipient restriction program coverage and payment restrictions. The bill ensures that Medicaid managed care plans do not restrict medically necessary services and medications for recipient restriction program members without additional requirements. The act takes effect immediately.