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NY A01691
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
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Expands telehealth reimbursement eligibility to include services delivered through federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) licensed under Article 28 of the public health law, including those also licensed under mental hygiene law articles 31 or 32
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Removes the requirement that telehealth services be "deemed appropriate by the relevant commissioner" for mental hygiene and FQHC services to qualify for in-person reimbursement rates
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Extends the expiration date of existing telehealth reimbursement provisions from April 1, 2026 to April 1, 2028
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Requires telehealth services at eligible facilities to be reimbursed at applicable in-person rates established by law or certified by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, Office of Mental Health, or Office of Addiction Services and Supports
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Section one provisions take effect April 1, 2026, while the expiration date extension takes effect immediately
Legislative Description
Expands health care services provided by telehealth to include services delivered through a facility licensed under article twenty-eight of the public health law that is eligible to be designated or has received a designation as a federally qualified health center, including those facilities that are also licensed under article thirty-one or article thirty-two of the mental hygiene law.
Last Action
referred to ways and means
1/7/2026