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NY A08734

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Steck

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 50% rate enhancement for reimbursement of individual psychotherapy services provided in outpatient substance use disorder clinics licensed under the mental hygiene law

  • Applies to services delivered by licensed mental health counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed psychologists

  • Sets the enhanced rate at no less than the April 1, 2025 individual counseling rate plus the 50% service rate increase

  • Requires the Office of Addiction Services and Supports to promulgate regulations and pursue federal Medicaid participation and reimbursement in consultation with the Department of Health

  • Mandates an evaluation and report within 36 months on whether access to integrated mental health and addiction recovery services increased, to be submitted to the Governor and legislative leaders

Legislative Description

Requires a rate enhancement for reimbursement of individual psychotherapy services provided by a mental health counselor, a clinical social worker, or a psychologist where such services are provided in an outpatient substance use disorder clinic.

Last Action

print number 8734a

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse6/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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