December 26, 2024

Attached, please find a Proposed Rule Making published this week in the State Register by OASAS related to Substance Use Disorder Residential Services. The rule sunsets Part 819 regulations on February, 28, 2026 as follows:

New section 819.13 is added to Part 819 as follows: 819.13 Sunset. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Title, Part 819 will no longer be in effect after February 28, 2026. Operating certificates issued pursuant to this Part will have no force and effect after February 28, 2026. (b) Providers that intend to continue providing the services currently authorized under this Part will need to obtain operating certificates under other applicable Parts of this Title, such as 14 NYCRR Part 820, on or before February 28, 2026.

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