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NY A08457
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
Felix Ortiz
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AI Summary
- Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 41.13 to require local government units to create and oversee a single point of access system for mental health and developmental disability services
- Single point of access systems may be operated individually or collectively by multiple local governmental units, with separate systems allowed for targeted populations based on age, disability, veteran status, or specific service needs
- Systems must receive referrals of high-need persons with mental disabilities as defined by the Commissioner, regardless of age, ability to pay, or insurance status
- Systems must coordinate with care coordination providers, housing, health care, and managed care organizations to determine appropriate care levels and service delivery for high-need individuals
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Directs local government units providing services to individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities to create a single point of access system.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/6/2016
Committee Referrals
Mental Health10/9/2015
Full Bill Text
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