NY A09050

Authorizes Medicaid reimbursement for services provided by mental health clubhouses, which are facilities accredited by bodies approved by the Office of Mental Health that serve people with serious mental illness

Defines mental health clubhouses as non-clinical therapeutic communities where members and staff work side by side, emphasizing purposeful engagement, relationship development, and mutual support

Reimbursable services include psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational and educational support, crisis support, housing assistance, peer support, case management, and health promotion

Requires the Department of Health to establish a standardized per diem reimbursement rate using the H2031 billing code, subject to federal approval for inclusion in the state Medicaid plan

Directs the Office of Mental Health to develop provider certification standards, service delivery criteria, and reimbursement methodologies in consultation with accredited clubhouses