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NY A03790
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/31/2019
Primary Sponsor
Felix Ortiz
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AI Summary
- Amends the mental hygiene law to require local government units to create and oversee a single point of access system for individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities
- Single point of access systems facilitate entry to care coordination services, residential placement, rehabilitative services, and other services for high-need adults and children
- Systems may be operated individually by a local government unit or collectively with other local government units, with separate systems allowed for targeted populations based on age, disability, veteran status, or specific service needs
- Single point of access systems must receive referrals of all persons with mental disabilities identified as high-need by the commissioner, regardless of age, ability to pay, or health insurance status
- Systems have authority to require cooperation from care coordination, housing, health care, and managed care providers to determine appropriate care levels for designated high-need persons
- 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
1/8/2020
Committee Referrals
Mental Health1/31/2019
Full Bill Text
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