June 29, 2022
Please review carefully the Public Notices that appear in today’s State Register that will be of interest to NYS Council members. (Note: There are 5 distinct changes discussed below, with summaries highlighted in yellow):
PUBLIC NOTICE
Department of Health
Pursuant to 42 CFR Section 447.205, the Department of Health hereby gives public notice of the following:
The Department of Health proposes to amend the Title XIX (Medicaid) State Plan for non-institutional services to comply with enacted statutory provisions. The following changes are proposed:
Non-Institutional Services
Effective on or after July 1, 2022, the Department of Health will adjust rates statewide to reflect a five percent increase for the following Office of Mental Health services: Continuing Day Treatment (CDT), Day Treatment for Children and Partial Hospitalization (PH).
The estimated annual net aggregate increase in gross Medicaid expenditures attributable to the July 1, 2022, five percent increase for the Continuing Day Treatment (CDT), Day Treatment for Children and Partial Hospitalization (PH) services is $1.3 million. The amount is contained in the budget for State Fiscal Year 2023.
The public is invited to review and comment on this proposed State Plan Amendment, a copy of which will be available for public review on the Department’s website at http://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/
state_plans/status. Individuals without Internet access may view the State Plan Amendments at any local (county) social services district. For the New York City district, copies will be available at the following places:
New York County
250 Church Street
New York, New York 10018
Queens County, Queens Center
3220 Northern Boulevard
Long Island City, New York 11101
Kings County, Fulton Center
114 Willoughby Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Bronx County, Tremont Center
1916 Monterey Avenue
Bronx, New York 10457
Richmond County, Richmond Center
95 Central Avenue, St. George
Staten Island, New York 10301
For further information and to review and comment, please contact:
Department of Health, Division of Finance and Rate Setting, 99
Washington Ave., One Commerce Plaza, Suite 1432, Albany, NY
12210, spa_inquiries@health.ny.gov
PUBLIC NOTICE
Department of Health
Pursuant to 42 CFR Section 447.205, the Department of Health hereby gives public notice of the following:
The Department of Health proposes to amend the Title XIX 113 (Medicaid) State Plan for non-institutional services to revise provisions of the Ambulatory Patient Group (APG) reimbursement methodology. The following changes are proposed:
Non-Institutional Services
Effective on or after July 1, 2022, the Ambulatory Patient Group (APG) reimbursement methodology is revised to include recalculated weight and component updates in order to maintain consistent reimbursement for APG payments. Also, rates of reimbursement are being established for Licensed Mental Health Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in hospital outpatient departments and freestanding clinics.
The estimated annual change to gross Medicaid expenditures as a result of this proposed amendment is $3,603,802.
The public is invited to review and comment on this proposed State Plan Amendment, a copy of which will be available for public review on the Department’s website at http://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/
state_plans/status. Individuals without Internet access may view the State Plan Amendments at any local (county) social services district. For the New York City district, copies will be available at the following places:
New York County
250 Church Street
New York, New York 10018
Queens County, Queens Center
3220 Northern Boulevard
Long Island City, New York 11101
Kings County, Fulton Center
114 Willoughby Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Bronx County, Tremont Center
1916 Monterey Avenue
Bronx, New York 10457
Richmond County, Richmond Center
95 Central Avenue, St. George
Staten Island, New York 10301
For further information and to review and comment, please contact:
Department of Health, Division of Finance and Rate Setting, 99
Washington Ave., One Commerce Plaza, Suite 1432, Albany, NY
12210, spa_inquiries@health.ny.gov
PUBLIC NOTICE
Department of Health
Pursuant to 42 CFR Section 447.205, the Department of Health hereby gives public notice of the following:
The Department of Health proposes to amend the Title XIX (Medicaid) State Plan for Non-Institutional services to comply with enacted statutory provisions.
The following changes are proposed:
Non-Institutional Services
Effective on or after July 1, 2022, the “Behavioral Health Utilization Controls” will be removed and the payment reduction for OPWDD Article 16 Clinics will no longer be applied.
The estimated annual net aggregate increase in gross Medicaid expenditures attributable to this initiative contained in the budget for state fiscal year 2022/2023 is $368,218.
The public is invited to review and comment on this proposed State Plan Amendment, a copy of which will be available for public review on the Department’s website at http://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/
state_plans/status. Individuals without Internet access may view the State Plan Amendments at any local (county) social services district. For the New York City district, copies will be available at the following places:
New York County
250 Church Street
New York, New York 10018
Queens County, Queens Center
3220 Northern Boulevard
Long Island City, New York 11101
Kings County, Fulton Center
114 Willoughby Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Bronx County, Tremont Center
1916 Monterey Avenue
Bronx, New York 10457
Richmond County, Richmond Center
95 Central Avenue, St. George
Staten Island, New York 10301
For further information and to review and comment, please contact:
Department of Health, Division of Finance and Rate Setting, 99
Washington Ave., One Commerce Plaza, Suite 1432, Albany, NY
12210, spa_inquiries@health.ny.gov
PUBLIC NOTICE
Department of Health
Pursuant to 42 CFR Section 447.205, the Department of Health hereby gives public notice of the following:
The Department of Health proposes to amend the Title XIX (Medicaid) State Plan for non-institutional services to comply with enacted statutory provisions. The following changes are proposed:
Non-Institutional Services
Effective for dates of service on or after July 1, 2022, the Department of Health will increase Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) reimbursement including fees paid for full emergency visits, triage and referral visits and extended observation bed services. This investment will result in a full annual projected increase in gross Medicaid expenditures of $20,000,000. This State Plan Amendment is necessary to adequately reimburse CPEP programs for providing these services and better meet the community’s mental health needs.
The public is invited to review and comment on this proposed State Plan Amendment, a copy of which will be available for public review on the Department’s website at http://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/
state_plans/status. Individuals without Internet access may view the State Plan Amendments at any local (county) social services district. For the New York City district, copies will be available at the following places:
New York County
250 Church Street
New York, New York 10018
Queens County, Queens Center
3220 Northern Boulevard
Long Island City, New York 11101
Kings County, Fulton Center
114 Willoughby Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Bronx County, Tremont Center
1916 Monterey Avenue
Bronx, New York 10457
Richmond County, Richmond Center
95 Central Avenue, St. George
Staten Island, New York 10301
For further information and to review and comment, please contact:
Department of Health, Division of Finance and Rate Setting, 99
Washington Ave., One Commerce Plaza, Suite 1432, Albany, NY
12210, spa_inquiries@health.ny.gov
PUBLIC NOTICE
Department of Health
Pursuant to 42 CFR Section 447.205, the Department of Health
hereby gives public notice of the following:
The Department of Health proposes to amend the Title XIX (Medicaid) State Plan for non-institutional services for coverage and reimbursement for Medicaid services. The following changes are proposed:
Non-Institutional Services
Effective on or after July 1, 2022, the Medicaid State Plan will be
amended to authorize payment for Psychologist services provided to
children/youth by agencies designated under the Child and Family
Treatment and Support Services designation process.
There is no estimated annual change to gross Medicaid expenditures as a result of this proposed amendment.
The public is invited to review and comment on this proposed State Plan Amendment, a copy of which will be available for public review on the Department’s website at http://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/
state_plans/status. Individuals without Internet access may view the State Plan Amendments at any local (county) social services district. For the New York City district, copies will be available at the following places:
New York County
250 Church Street
New York, New York 10018
Queens County, Queens Center
3220 Northern Boulevard
Long Island City, New York 11101
Kings County, Fulton Center
114 Willoughby Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Bronx County, Tremont Center
1916 Monterey Avenue
Bronx, New York 10457
Richmond County, Richmond Center
95 Central Avenue, St. George
Staten Island, New York 10301
For further information and to review and comment, please contact:
Department of Health, Division of Finance and Rate Setting, 99
Washington Ave., One Commerce Plaza, Suite 1432, Albany, NY 12210, spa_inquiries@health.ny.gov