NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare

2025 Commercial Insurance Changes Webinar: For Providers
2024-10-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) in partnership with the Managed Care Technical Assistance Center (MCTAC), are hosting a webinar to review upcoming commercial insurance reimbursement changes that will impact OMH/OASAS facilities, effective January 1, 2025.

This webinar for OMH/OASAS providers will cover:

An overview of the scope of the January 1 2025 Behavioral Health Commercial Rate Mandate

An overview of reimbursement requirements for commercial plans

An overview of upcoming rate changes for applicable services

Guidance and resources, including rates and billing information

Audience: NYS OMH/OASAS outpatient facilities, including billing, compliance, fiscal, and revenue cycle management teams.

We encourage you to submit questions in advance to help us prepare for the webinar (please submit all questions by 10/11/24).

Submit Questions Here by 10/11/24

Link: https://nyu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cUbSMdGGOJx6jXg

Date/Time: October 25th, 2024, 10:00 AM- 11:30 AM

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Link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=1&id=2369

OMH Webinar on the Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program
2024-10-10 12:45 - 14:00, 2024-10-01 09:30 - 10:30
The Office of Mental Health has launched Round 4 of the Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program to support licensed programs in recruiting and retaining psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatric physician assistants. For eligible programs, grants are available for loan repayment for both eligible existing or newly hired psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in designated community mental health settings throughout New York State.
Please join OMH in a presentation to explore:

Program Background & Overview
Application Walkthrough
Question & Answer

Webinar Topic: OMH Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program Round 4
Dates and times:
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 9:30 am | (UTC-0:500) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Thursday, October 10, 2024, 12:45 pm | (UTC-0:500) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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OASAS Licensure Threshold Webinar
2024-10-08 13:00 - 14:00
On October 1, 2024, New York State Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), released guidance that outlines changes in the licensure thresholds that permit certain providers to offer comprehensive ambulatory services, in accordance with New York State’s scope of practice laws and rules.
OASAS will host a webinar on Tuesday October 8, 2024 at 1:00 pm to address the licensure threshold and the meaning of the joint document for OASAS providers.
Please register to join the webinar.
For questions, please contact the PICM mailbox at picm@oasas.ny.gov.

OMH, OASAS, and NYS Education Department Office of Professions Joint Presentation on Diagnostic Privileges FAQs
2024-10-02 10:00 - 11:30
Since the sunset of the Social Work Exemption in June 2022, OMH and OASAS have worked to clarify the roles and activities professionals of various disciplines can perform in their settings. OMH and OASAS have collaborated with NYSED Office of Professions to present an overview of diagnostic privileges for licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and licensed psychoanalyst employed in OMH and OASAS programs.
This presentation will provide and overview of diagnostic privileges and will focus on OMH and/or OASAS providers only. Private practices and/or other service settings will not be covered in this presentation. OMH and OASAS will review the common questions received from individuals and programs regarding diagnostic privileges, demonstrate how to access the information to answer these questions, and provide scenarios of how this applies to the activities in OMH and/or OASAS settings.
The presentation will be recorded and both slides from this presentation and recording will be made available after the event.
Date and Time: 10/2 from 10-11:30am

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Link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=1&id=2370

OASAS Strategic Plan Webinar
2024-07-31 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-29 10:00 - 11:00
OASAS draft 2025-2029 Strategic Plan Webinars. They are taking place on Monday, July 29 from 10:00-11:00 (register here: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r69ac5c0d5c7c3b52750568f79ad88ecd) or Wednesday, July 31 from 12:00-1:00 (register here: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r4cdfebf43172b72976bd1588903e42a6).
More information can be found here: https://oasas.ny.gov/strategic-plan

United Hospital Fund’s Annual Medicaid Conference
2024-07-31 08:30 - 16:00
Register Now:
United Hospital Fund’s Annual
Medicaid Conference
Medicaid in New York 2024 Conference
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
In-person at New York Bar Association
42 W 44th Street, New York, NY
-and-
Virtual Live Webcast
The conference program will include:
• Opening Keynote by New York State Medicaid Director Amir Bassiri
• Maternal Child Health Panel Discussion
• Fireside chat about integrating physical, behavioral, and social care
Please visit our website here for the full agenda
This event is made possible with support from:
THE COMMONWEALTH FUND
UNITE US
MOLINA HEALTHCARE
ACENTRA HEALTH
IBM
NYSTEC
EQUIFAX/CARAHSOFT
Additional sponsorship opportunities available here
Registration is free for virtual attendance and $75 for in-person attendance.
Free in-person tickets are available for federal, state, and local government employees, Medicaid members, students, employees of community-based or non-profit organizations, and members of the media, thanks to generous support from The Commonwealth Fund.

Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder in Patients with Liver Disease: Leveraging an Underutilized Tool
2024-06-26 13:00 - 14:00
Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder in Patients with Liver Disease: Leveraging an Underutilized Tool
June 26, 1-2 p.m. ET

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Mortality due to alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) has risen steadily over the past two decades, with a sharp increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, 46% of liver disease deaths among people ages 12 and older involved alcohol.

Despite alcohol’s role in liver disease deaths, medication treatments for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) are rarely used in patients with ALD, in part because of stigma, limited data on effectiveness, and concerns about safety and further potential damage to the liver. There is an immense opportunity to increase use of MAUD for patients with or at risk of liver disease to tackle co-occurring health needs and prevent further complications or even death.

Join us June 26, 1-2 p.m. ET for our latest PCSS-MAUD Webinar, Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder in Patients with Liver Disease: Leveraging an Underutilized Tool to learn more about why and how MAUD can be useful when working with patients living with liver disease. Hear from two hepatologists who have successfully incorporated MAUD into their respective practices, and how they are leveraging these medications to protect liver health.

Educational Objectives:

Outline the benefits of MAUD for patients with or at risk of liver disease.
Describe barriers to MAUD treatment for patients with or at risk of liver disease and explore ways to address these.
Discuss safe MAUD implementation among patients with liver disease.

The webinar will feature the following speakers:

Lamia Haque, MD, MPH, Hepatologist, Addiction Medicine Specialist, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine
Gene Im, MD, FAASLD, Transplant Hepatologist, Associate Professor of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine

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NYS Department of Financial Services (DFS) Complaint Submission Process Overview
2024-06-13 15:00 - 16:00
Effective January 1, 2024, Commercial payers were required to cover OMH-Licensed School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) Clinic services and reimburse the providers either at the rate negotiated with the provider or, in the absence of a negotiated rate, an amount no less than the Medicaid rate (Insurance Circular Letter No. 9 (2023). To support providers experiencing payment/reimbursement issues, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) in partnership with the Office of Mental Health (OMH), is hosting a webinar to review the process for submitting complaints to DFS and answer questions.
Register for the webinar here: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/ra55682ad1f2d4b835b76ee27b44d4c64
Linked are the DFS Instructions on Opening a Portal Account and Provider Complaint Forms Portal Instructions which were previously sent on April 25, 2024. More information on filing a complaint can be located at File a Complaint | Department of Financial Services (ny.gov).
If you have any questions or specific areas that need clarification about filing a commercial complaint for behavioral health services with DFS, please send them in advance to commercial-billing@omh.ny.gov.

DOH 2024-2025 Enacted Medicaid Budget Briefing Webinar
2024-06-11 12:30 - 14:00
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Office of Health Insurance Programs (OHIP) invites you to attend a 2024-2025 Enacted Medicaid Budget Briefing Webinar, on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 12:30 PM.
This informational webinar will focus on Medicaid-specific priorities of the Governor’s 2024-25 Enacted Budget. Time will be designated at the end of the webinar for a Q&A Period. Participants will be invited to submit their questions via the “Chat” feature within WebEx and effort will be made to respond to as many questions as time allows. Questions may also be submitted in advance via email to: mrtupdates@health.ny.gov. A recording of the webinar will be made available on the NYSDOH Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) Budget Information webpage.

Please Note: This webinar requires registration. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.
Register Here

To view the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Enacted Budget Medicaid Scorecard please visit the NYS DOH Budget Information webpage here.

OMH and OASAS Program Specific Professional Scope of Practice FAQs
2024-06-03 13:00 - 14:30
As a follow up to the recent webinar “OMH, OASAS, and NYS Education Department Office of Professions Joint Presentation on Professional Scope of Practice FAQs” held on May 9th, 2024, OMH and OASAS will review many of the frequently asked questions the agencies’ have received specific to scope of practice for professionals in OMH/OASAS settings. The intention of this presentation is to demonstrate how to access the information to answer these questions, and provide examples of how the NYSED information applies to the activities in OMH and OASAS settings.

Webinar Information:
Date: Monday, June 3rd, 2024
Time: 1:00 – 2:30pm

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Link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=1&id=2222

OASAS RASFP Town Hall
2024-05-23 14:00 - 15:30
Date and time: Thursday, May 23, 2024 2:00 PM | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Join link: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=m33b5e6ebfbd3452cd34e41fa2c8ae1a4

Webinar number: 161 499 4304

Webinar password: [REDACTED] (46427994 from phones and video systems)

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+1-518-549-0500 US (English Menu)

+1-518-549-0059 US (Menú en Español)

Access code: 161 499 4304

OMH, OASAS, and NYS Education Department Office of Professions Joint Presentation on Professional Scope of Practice FAQs
2024-05-09 13:30 - 15:00
Since the sunset of the Social Work Exemption in June 2022, OMH and OASAS have worked to clarify the roles and activities professionals of various disciplines can perform in their settings. OMH and OASAS have collaborated with NYSED Office of Professions to present an overview of the scope of practice and licensing process for the professions most commonly employed in OMH and OASAS programs. This presentation will include information from the Office of Professions on the various professions’ allowable activities, supervisory requirements for licensure, exemptions that may be applicable to staff in OMH and OASAS settings, and tips for navigating the professional licensure or permit process. OMH and OASAS will review some of the common questions received from programs regarding scope of practice, demonstrate how to access the information to answer these questions, and provide examples of how this applies to the activities in their settings.
The slides from this presentation will be made available after the event, however, the presentation will not be recorded.
Date & Time: 5/9/24 from 1:30-3pm

Link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=1&id=2211

Treatment While Unhoused: Providing MOUD to Populations Experiencing Homelessness
2024-05-01 15:00 - 16:00
Treatment While Unhoused: Providing MOUD to Populations Experiencing Homelessness | Wednesday, May 1, 3-4pm ET
National Council for Mental Well Being, 4/23/24

More than 111,000 people died from a drug overdose in the 12-month period ending September 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Unhoused individuals are especially at risk of overdose deaths. Recent studies show drug overdose accounted for 1 in 4 deaths among people experiencing homelessness. As drug overdose deaths continue to rise, so does the need for innovative, early intervention and harm-reducing services. Programs across the country have begun to develop strategies to reduce harm in these at-risk populations. Join us for this Providers Clinical Support System Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (PCSS-MOUD) webinar, where we explore a program that’s focused on providing life-saving medications and interventions to unhoused populations.

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2024 Justice Center Summit
2024-04-23 - 2024-04-24, 2024-04-16 - 2024-04-17
April 16 – 17 and 23 – 24
2024 Justice Center Summit
The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) announces it will be hosting the Justice Center Summit in April 2024. The event features several individual sessions covering policy updates, trends, and prevention materials. In addition, in-depth sessions on a variety of Justice Center programs will be available. The event is targeted for provider agencies under the jurisdiction of the Justice Center, individuals receiving services, families, peer advocates and other interested stakeholders.
Click here for a summary of the session topics.
This summit will be conducted over four dates in April, 2024. There are two sessions per day and each session will last approximately 1.5 hours. You may register for one or all of the sessions. There is no charge to attend.

Tuesday, April 16
Session 1 – 10:30 am: Lifecycle of a Justice Center Case
Session 2 – 2:30 pm: Reporting Incidents to the Justice Center

Wednesday, April 17
Session 3 – 10:30 am: Overview of Pre-Employment Checks for Service Providers
Session 4 – 2:30 pm: Updates from the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs

Tuesday, April 23
Session 5 – 10:30 am: Overview of the Justice Center’s Individual and Family Support Services
Session 6 – 2:30 pm: Overview of the Surrogate Decision-Making Committee (SDMC)

Wednesday, April 24
Session 7 – 10:30 am: Justice Center Spotlight on Prevention: Best Practices for Effective Medical Care
Session 8 – 2:30 pm: Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (TRAID)

Click here to sign up for individual sessions or all 8 sessions. Zoom links will be emailed prior to each session.

You are LIMITED to registering one person.
Do NOT use the same email for additional registrants.

If you wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in any of these sessions, please contact Justice Center Training at jctraining@justicecenter.ny.gov.

SAMHSA Webinars on 42 CFR Part 8 - Clinical
2024-03-27 14:00 - 15:00
Invitation to SAMHSA Webinars on 42 CFR Part 8
On February 2, 2024, the final rule for 42 CFR Part 8 was published. The effective date for these regulations is April 2, 2024, with an implementation date of October 2, 2024.
In preparation for implementation of the revisions, SAMHSA will provide two preliminary webinars for OTPs. The first will focus on administrative areas; the second will focus more on clinical content. These will be held on March 20th (from 2-3pm EST) and March 27th, 2024 (from 2- 3pm EST).
Click HERE to view the final rule.
There will be an opportunity to receive an overview of the rule changes and discuss with SAMHSA the implications of the changes.
We encourage you to attend these important meetings to assist you in determining how you will need to prepare for full implementation of these regulations.
This webinar series will be moderated by Mark W. Parrino, MPA (AATOD President). Speakers include Yngvild Olsen, MD, MPH (Director – CSAT), Robert Baillieu, MD, MPH, FAAFP (Physician and Senior Advisor – SAMHSA/CSAT, and Patti Juliana, PhD, LCSW
(Director – CSAT’s Division of Pharmacologic Therapies).
The presentations will be followed by Q&A, and these webinars will become available to the public for On-Demand viewing via the AATOD website. Please send an email if you have any questions about this approaching webinar opportunity. Certificates of Attendance will be provided per request.
Below, please find the registration links and speaker biographies for the upcoming webinar events.

42 CFR Part 8, Administrative
March 20, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

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42 CFR Part 8, Clinical
March 27, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

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New York’s SUD IMD Exclusion Waiver: Context & Implications
2024-03-26 10:00 - 11:00
The NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is pleased to announce the next webinar in our series of ‘Members Only’ training events focused on various elements of New York’s newly approved 1115 Waiver Amendment:
New York’s SUD IMD Exclusion Waiver: Context & Implications
Date: March 26, 10:00 -11:00 a.m. (No registration required. We will send you the Zoom link on Friday, March 22)
Description: New York is now among 37 states who have gained Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) approval for an Substance Use Disorder (SUD) 1115 waiver demonstration, with five additional states currently seeking approval. The ability and greater flexibilities to provide Medicaid reimbursement for residential and inpatient services is a driving force for state participation. However, CMS also requires states to evaluate the impact of their demonstrations and to achieve certain milestones.
On March 26 from 10-11, join HMA’s Gina Eckart and Kamala Greene-Genece to learn more about why states, and specifically New York, are levering this opportunity, what NYS Council members need to know about their role in a successful SUD Waiver demonstration, and how they can capitalize on the opportunity it presents.

SAMHSA Webinars on 42 CFR Part 8 - Administrative
2024-03-20 14:00 - 15:00

SAMHSA Briefing on New Regs Impacting OTPs
2024-03-14 15:00 - 16:00
SAMHSA will be hosting a virtual briefing for stakeholders on new regulations impacting opioid treatment programs (OTPs). In February of this year, SAMHSA issued final rule amending 42 CFR part 8 regulations governing OTP certification and treatment standards (often referred to as “Part 8”). Final rule becomes effective April 2, 2024 and the compliance date is October 2, 2024.
On Thursday, March 14, 3pm-4pm ET, SAMHSA is hosting a briefing on the recent changes made to Part 8 regulations and you can register here to join.

OASAS Addiction Services Refinancing Project: What We Know and How Providers Should Prepare
2024-03-11 10:00 - 11:00
Good morning,
The NYS Council is pleased to announce the second webinar in our three-part March 2024 training series focused on various elements of New York’s newly approved 1115 waiver amendment, and other statewide initiatives of import to NYS Council members and the individuals they serve. In all of the presentations, our goal is to help position NYS Council members to make the most of the opportunities presented by the new waiver programs, and to empower you to make smart choices regarding who you align your agency with as the implementation continues.
Note: The recording of the presentation on March 5 is now posted on our Website: www.nyscouncil.org. You will find it (along with the powerpoint presentation) in the ‘Members Only’ section of our site under the archived events tab. If you need a UserName and Password to access the materials, send a note to Cindy at: cindy@nyscouncil.org to request credentials.
Below is information re: NYS Council Webinar #2 on March 11 from 10-11 with HMA consultants.
OASAS Addiction Services Refinancing Project: What We Know and How Providers Should Prepare
March 11, 10 -11 am
(Zoom Webinar link to follow – no registration required.)
This is a ‘Members Only’ event.
Webinar Description:
March 11 from 10-11:00
Currently the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) provides nearly $500 million in net deficit funding for eligible outpatient and residential treatment providers. In the attempt to modernize the payment system and address funding inequities between historical and newer programs, OASAS is working to develop new alternative funding approaches that provide greater equity across levels of care and types of providers. Drawing from models in other states, newly developed payment structures will focus on ensuring value in quality care, driving improved outcomes, and facilitating programmatic operational efficiencies. HMA’s Kamala Greene-Genece and Joshua Rubin will provide an overview of possible payment models and specific strategies on how programs can begin to align themselves for the future.

Peeling the Onion: New York's 1115 Waiver
2024-03-05 10:00 - 11:00
Upcoming 1115 Waiver Programs
We are pleased to share that on March 5 from 10-11 am, the NYS Council will host the first of three upcoming webinars focused on various aspects of New York’s amended 1115 Waiver.
Peeling the Onion: New York’s 1115 Waiver
March 5, 10-11 am
(Zoom Webinar link to follow – no registration necessary)
While the Social Care Networks frenzy is well underway, the strategic implications of the recent changes to New York’s 1115 Waiver are only beginning to be understood.
Please join your NYS Council colleagues for a “Members Only” webinar focused on the potential opportunities and challenges associated with New York’s recently approved 1115 Waiver amendment.
We will be joined by Joshua Rubin of Health Management Associates as we explore the ramifications of the recently approved waiver for behavioral health providers’ programs, operations, partnerships, and payment structures. Specifically, we will consider the health-related social needs services, workforce, HERO, and the Medicaid Hospital Global Budget Initiative waiver initiatives, to include potential impacts on the way mental health and addictions care is delivered in New York State.
Throughout the presentation, we will stay focused on ways your agency can prepare today for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Don’t miss this event!

DOH/OHIP Public Hearing on the State’s 1115 Waiver Continuous Eligibility for Children and Annual Public Forum
2024-02-28 13:00 - 16:00
In compliance with 42 CFR 431.408(a)(1), the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Office of Health Insurance Programs (OHIP) is pleased to announce that it will conduct two virtual public hearings to provide an overview of the State’s 1115 waiver Continuous Eligibility for Children up to Age Six amendment request and allow members of the public to provide comments. Additionally, the second of these hearings, indicated below, will serve as the Annual 1115 Public Forum, during which the public may also provide oral comments on the entirety of New York’s Medicaid Redesign Team 1115 waiver.

Through this amendment, OHIP is seeking to ensure continuous Medicaid and Child Health Plus (CHP) coverage for children up to six years of age. Continuous enrollment would ensure that children receiving Medicaid and CHP remain enrolled in health coverage during the first years of their lives, improve continuity of care, and promote health equity.

Registration Information for Virtual Public Hearings

First Public Hearing Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Pre-registration is required for anyone wishing to provide oral comment using this link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r1939adfa0f20020858cc4bc655879d24
Individuals who wish to provide comment will need to register with an “SP” in front of their name (ex: SP Jane Doe) and must email 1115waivers@health.ny.gov no later than Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 4:00 PM to confirm registration.
Individuals will speak in the order of registration. We kindly request that all comments be limited to five minutes per presenter to ensure that all public comments may be heard.

Second Public Hearing & Annual 1115 Public Forum Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Pre-registration is required for anyone wishing to provide oral comment using this link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/rffed05506eb878b9847bddba913c7773
Individuals who wish to provide comment will need to register with an “SP” in front of their name (ex: SP Jane Doe) and must email 1115waivers@health.ny.gov no later than Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 4:00 PM to confirm registration.
Individuals will speak in the order of registration. We kindly request that all comments be limited to five minutes per presenter to ensure that all public comments may be heard.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available, and the WebEx platform includes a closed captioning feature.

The full public notice for this amendment request can be found here: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/redesign/med_waiver_1115/docs/2024-01-17_full_pub_notice.pdf.

The draft amendment request can be found here: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/redesign/med_waiver_1115/docs/draft_amend_request.pdf.

DOH/OHIP Public Hearing on the State's 1115 Waiver Continuous Eligibility for Children
2024-02-21 13:00 - 16:00

Reimbursement for Services Provided by OMH-licensed School-Based Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services Programs: for Providers
2024-01-31 10:00 - 11:00
The New York State Office of Mental Health in partnership with the Managed Care Technical Assistance Center (MCTAC), are hosting a webinar for providers to review the updated reimbursement requirements for School-Based Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services Programs*.
*formerly known as Clinics
This webinar covers:

An overview of School-Based Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services Programs reimbursement requirements for commercial plans
An overview of rate changes for School-Based Mental Health Services
Guidance and resources, including rates and billing information for School-Based Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services Programs

Questions can be directed to medicaidffsbillinghelp@omh.ny.gov
Date/Time: January 31, 2024, 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM*
*This webinar will be recorded. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you will have the ability to listen at your convenience.
Target Audience: MHOTRS Programs (Article 31 Clinics) providing School-Based Services

Link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=1&id=2112

OASAS and TCA Residential Summit
2023-12-04 - 2023-12-05
We are excited to share information with you about our upcoming Residential Summit. OASAS and TCA are very happy to collaborate, hosting a joint summit to explore “The Future of Residential Services”. This summit is designed to share and discuss the residential delivery system and how we can sustain and innovate this much needed level of care. The summit will encompass a wide array of information regarding the services we provide, including data presentations, breakout sessions involving:

Clinical Services
Marketing
Counselor Wellness
MCO and Residential
Harm Reduction

We are looking forward to sharing with you, but also hearing from you. The summit promises to be jam-packed with good information; You don’t want to miss it!
The summit will take place on December 4th – 5th, 2023 at the Hilton Hotel in Albany, NY (HILTON) where we have reserved a limited block of rooms, with an overflow at the Hampton Inn, also in Albany (HAMPTON). The flyer is attached for your information, which include the links to reserve a spot for you and the staff of your choice; we are inviting a cross-section of staff that can benefit and contribute to the summit.
There will be a minor registration fee of $75.00 to offset the cost of the 1.5 days meeting; that information will be forthcoming in a few days.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/residential-summit-2023-tickets-742473968627?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Medicare 601: The Enrollment Process for Counselors and MFTs
2023-11-17 12:00 - 13:15
Learn about the Medicare enrollment process for Marriage Family Therapists (MFTs) and Mental Health Counselors (MHCs)
The National Board for Certified Counselors and the Medicare Mental Health Workforce Coalition are offering a free webinar, “Medicare 601: The Enrollment Process for Counselors and MFTs” on Nov. 17 from noon to 1:15 pm EST.
To implement Medicare Part B coverage for counselors and MFTs, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule, which contains specific instructions for practitioners to enroll in the Medicare program. The MPFS also contains information on how practitioners can calculate their reimbursement for individual services provided in 2024, including the required formula.
Join this webinar as the presenters explain the important features of the final rule, note changes from the proposed rule and their implications, and explain key enrollment provisions affecting practitioners. In the final part of the webinar, officials from CMS will answer your questions about Medicare enrollment.
One hour of continuing education credit is available for attendance of the live event.
After this webinar, attendees will be able to:

learn how to enroll in the Medicare program and identify several resources CMS has in place to accommodate providers.
briefly describe the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, which is the main federal policy instrument that provides guidance to Medicare health care and mental health providers on enrollment and payment policies.
identify key differences between the proposed 2024 rule and the final rule, as well as implications for counselors, MFTs, and other stakeholders affected by the rule.
identify next steps in the implementation of Medicare Part B coverage of MFTs and counselors and platforms with further guidance to facilitate enrollment in the Medicare program.

Register for this free webinar today! https://bit.ly/Medicare601

Webinar featuring Third Horizon Strategies Senior Director Eric Bailly
2023-11-13 14:00 - 15:00
As we mentioned last week, OASAS recently hosted two identical Webinars – one for advocates/association leads, and the other for OASAS providers, sharing high level information regarding the new OASAS Addiction Funding Restructuring Initiative.
During the Webinar, OASAS revealed that over the summer it engaged Third Horizon Strategies (THS) to assist the Office with this 5 year endeavor.
On November 13, from 2-3 pm, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing will host a webinar with Eric Bailly, Senior Director at Third Horizon Strategies, as a featured presenter.
The webinar will explore value-based payment (VBP) use for substance use disorder (SUD) services and will feature additional speakers from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS), along with national experts in the behavioral health field. (Register here)

Recovery Housing and the Americans with Disabilities Act
2023-11-07 12:00 - 13:30
Record rates of overdose deaths involving fentanyl, along with the persistent issue of alcohol use disorder, demand a multi-faceted policy approach. Social determinants, such as housing, and expanded access to medications for substance use disorder are part of effective, long-term solutions. National standards for recovery housing, along with protecting the rights of individuals under the law, are central to facilitating a needed societal shift and maximizing opportunities for people with substance use disorder.
Recognizing the central role that housing plays in improving outcomes for people with substance use disorder, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently issued Best Practices for Recovery Housing. In addition, the U.S. Department of Justice is protecting the rights of individuals with substance use disorder afforded under the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Please join the O’Neill Institute’s Addiction and Public Policy Initiative for a timely virtual conversation on the current state of recovery housing and opportunities for improving recovery housing in the United States. The panelists will discuss efforts at the state and federal levels to improve access to quality housing for people in recovery from substance use disorder.
