New York S08363 mandates a rate enhancement for individual psychotherapy services in outpatient substance use disorder clinics.

New York S08363 amends the mental hygiene law to establish a rate enhancement for reimbursement of individual psychotherapy services provided by mental health counselors, clinical social workers, or psychologists in outpatient substance use disorder clinics. The rate must be at least 50% higher than the existing rate for individual counseling. The office is required to promulgate regulations to implement this rate and evaluate whether access to integrated mental health and addiction recovery services has increased. The act takes effect immediately.

New York S08363 mandates a rate enhancement for individual psychotherapy services in outpatient substance use disorder clinics.

New York S08363 amends the mental hygiene law to establish a rate enhancement for reimbursement of individual psychotherapy services provided by mental health counselors, clinical social workers, or psychologists in outpatient substance use disorder clinics. The rate must be at least 50% higher than the existing rate for individual counseling. The office is required to promulgate regulations to implement this rate and evaluate whether access to integrated mental health and addiction recovery services has increased. The act takes effect immediately.