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NY S05516
Bill
Status
6/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
Samra Brouk
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AI Summary
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Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 7.41(c) to authorize the Commissioner of Mental Health and Commissioner of Health to waive rules and regulations to address collaboration barriers between mental health providers and home care service providers.
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Allows waivers related to medical assistance reimbursement, service procedures, care coordination, and direct care worker training for participating providers.
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Prohibits waivers of regulations pertaining to patient safety and prevents any waiver that would risk patient safety.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to the geriatric demonstration program to promote mental health and home care collaboration; authorizes the commissioner of mental health to waive rules and regulations to address barriers to participation in the program.
Last Action
referred to mental health
2/14/2024