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NY S08363
Bill
Status
6/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nathalia Fernandez
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 50% rate enhancement for reimbursement of individual psychotherapy services provided in outpatient substance use disorder clinics licensed under Article 32 of the Mental Hygiene Law
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Applies to services delivered by licensed mental health counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed psychologists
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Sets the enhanced rate floor at no less than the April 1, 2025 individual counseling rate plus the 50% service rate increase
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Requires the Office of Addiction Services and Supports to promulgate regulations and, in consultation with the Department of Health, pursue federal Medicaid participation if necessary
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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 8363A
2/24/2026