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NY A03751

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2017

Primary Sponsor

William Magnarelli

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Medicaid-eligible individuals up to 21 years old referred to pre-admission certification committees by physicians shall have access to needed mental health services for up to 30 days while awaiting expedited review.

  • Physician referrals for mental health services must be made in consultation with the facility being considered for placement.

  • The commissioner must develop and establish procedures to implement these provisions based on individual needs and treatment requirements.

  • The commissioner must collect data on children receiving 30-day placements, assess admissions to residential treatment facilities, and recommend plans for meeting future needs including whether to continue or modify the referral method.

  • The act takes effect on January 1 following enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Relates to access to mental health services for Medicaid eligible individuals up to 21 years of age who are referred to the pre-admission certification committee; requires commissioner to evaluate what services are needed and how to provide them.

Last Action

referred to ways and means

1/3/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/5/2017
Mental Health1/30/2017

Full Bill Text

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