| Date of Action |
Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2024 |
reported and committed to finance |
| Jan 09, 2024 |
print number 4536b |
| Jan 09, 2024 |
amend and recommit to alcoholism and substance use disorders |
| Jan 03, 2024 |
referred to alcoholism and substance use disorders |
| May 17, 2023 |
reported and committed to finance |
| Apr 19, 2023 |
print number 4536a |
| Apr 19, 2023 |
amend (t) and recommit to alcoholism and substance use disorders |
| Feb 09, 2023 |
referred to alcoholism and substance use disorders |
Senate Bill S4536A
2023-2024 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(D, WF) 40th Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Finance Committee
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
2023-S4536 - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A1151
- Current Committee:
- Senate Finance
- Law Section:
- Mental Hygiene Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §19.18-d, Ment Hyg L
- Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
-
2021-2022:
S7910, A9295
2025-2026: S4948
2023-S4536 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S4536
SPONSOR: HARCKHAM
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to reimbursement for
non-medical transportation for individuals with a substance use disorder
to receive services from a peer
PURPOSE:
Relates to reimbursement for peer and transportation services for indi-
viduals with a substance use disorder
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1: Amends the mental hygiene law by adding section 19.18d which
requires the office to establish reimbursement rates by January 1st,
2023, for peer services and transportation services provided in
settings, that are not certified by the office, for individuals with a
substance use disorder. Additionally, this section requests that the
office in consultation with the department of health pursue Medicaid
2023-S4536 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
4536
2023-2024 Regular Sessions
I N S E N A T E
February 9, 2023
___________
Introduced by Sen. HARCKHAM -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
printed to be committed to the Committee on Alcoholism and Substance
Abuse
AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to reimbursement for
non-medical transportation for individuals with a substance use disor-
der to receive services from a peer
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The mental hygiene law is amended by adding a new section
19.18-d to read as follows:
§ 19.18-D REIMBURSEMENT FOR PEER AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
THE OFFICE SHALL ESTABLISH REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR NON-MEDICAL TRANS-
PORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TO RECEIVE
SERVICES FROM A PEER CERTIFIED BY THE OFFICE OF ADDICTION SERVICES AND
SUPPORTS. AS PART OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH RATES, THE OFFICE, IN
CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, SHALL PURSUE FEDERAL MEDI-
CAID PARTICIPATION AND REIMBURSEMENT. THE OFFICE SHALL ALSO CONSIDER
THE USE OF ANY FEDERAL GRANTS, INCLUDING STATE OPIOID RESPONSE GRANTS
AND SUPPLEMENTAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT BLOCK GRANTS,
TO SUPPORT SUCH REIMBURSEMENT. SUCH REIMBURSEMENT RATES SHALL BE ESTAB-
LISHED BY JANUARY FIRST, TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-FOUR.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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2023-S4536A - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A1151
- Current Committee:
- Senate Finance
- Law Section:
- Mental Hygiene Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §19.18-d, Ment Hyg L
- Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
-
2021-2022:
S7910, A9295
2025-2026: S4948
2023-S4536A - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S4536A
SPONSOR: HARCKHAM
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to reimbursement for
non-medical transportation for individuals with a substance use disorder
to receive peer support services
PURPOSE:
Relates to reimbursement for peer and transportation services for indi-
viduals with a substance use disorder
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1: Amends the mental hygiene law by adding section 19.18d which
requires the office to establish reimbursement rates by January 1st,
2024, for transportation services for individuals with substance use
disorder to receive services from a peer certified by the Office of
Addiction Services and Supports. Additionally, this section requests
that the office in consultation with the department of health pursue
2023-S4536A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
4536--A
2023-2024 Regular Sessions
I N S E N A T E
February 9, 2023
___________
Introduced by Sen. HARCKHAM -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
printed to be committed to the Committee on Alcoholism and Substance
Abuse -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as
amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to reimbursement for
non-medical transportation for individuals with a substance use disor-
der to receive peer support services
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The mental hygiene law is amended by adding a new section
19.18-d to read as follows:
§ 19.18-D REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION TO PEER SUPPORT SERVICES.
THE OFFICE SHALL ESTABLISH REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR NON-MEDICAL TRANS-
PORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TO RECEIVE
SERVICES FROM A PEER CERTIFIED BY THE OFFICE OF ADDICTION SERVICES AND
SUPPORTS. AS PART OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH RATES, THE OFFICE, IN
CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, SHALL PURSUE FEDERAL MEDI-
CAID PARTICIPATION AND REIMBURSEMENT. THE OFFICE SHALL ALSO CONSIDER
THE USE OF ANY FEDERAL GRANTS, INCLUDING STATE OPIOID RESPONSE GRANTS
AND SUPPLEMENTAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT BLOCK GRANTS,
TO SUPPORT SUCH REIMBURSEMENT. SUCH REIMBURSEMENT RATES SHALL BE ESTAB-
LISHED BY JANUARY FIRST, TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-FOUR.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall
have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment
and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation
of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and
completed on or before such effective date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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2023-S4536B (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A1151
- Current Committee:
- Senate Finance
- Law Section:
- Mental Hygiene Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §19.18-d, Ment Hyg L
- Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
-
2021-2022:
S7910, A9295
2025-2026: S4948
2023-S4536B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S4536B
SPONSOR: HARCKHAM
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to reimbursement for
non-medical transportation for individuals with a substance use disorder
to receive peer support services
PURPOSE:
Relates to reimbursement for peer and transportation services for indi-
viduals with a substance use disorder
SUMMARY OR PROVISIONS:
Section 1: Amends the mental hygiene law by adding section 19.18d which
requires the office to establish reimbursement rates by January 1st,
2025, for transportation services for individuals with substance use
disorder to receive services from a peer certified by the Office of
Addiction Services and Supports. Additionally, this section requests
that the office in consultation with the department of health pursue
2023-S4536B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
4536--B
2023-2024 Regular Sessions
I N S E N A T E
February 9, 2023
___________
Introduced by Sen. HARCKHAM -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
printed to be committed to the Committee on Alcoholism and Substance
Abuse -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as
amended and recommitted to said committee -- recommitted to the
Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Use Disorders in accordance with
Senate Rule 6, sec. 8 -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered
reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to reimbursement for
non-medical transportation for individuals with a substance use disor-
der to receive peer support services
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The mental hygiene law is amended by adding a new section
19.18-d to read as follows:
§ 19.18-D REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION TO PEER SUPPORT SERVICES.
THE OFFICE SHALL ESTABLISH REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR NON-MEDICAL TRANS-
PORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TO RECEIVE
SERVICES FROM A PEER CERTIFIED BY THE OFFICE OF ADDICTION SERVICES AND
SUPPORTS. AS PART OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH RATES, THE OFFICE, IN
CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, SHALL PURSUE FEDERAL MEDI-
CAID PARTICIPATION AND REIMBURSEMENT. THE OFFICE SHALL ALSO CONSIDER
THE USE OF ANY FEDERAL GRANTS, INCLUDING STATE OPIOID RESPONSE GRANTS
AND SUPPLEMENTAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT BLOCK GRANTS,
TO SUPPORT SUCH REIMBURSEMENT. SUCH REIMBURSEMENT RATES SHALL BE ESTAB-
LISHED BY APRIL FIRST, TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-FIVE.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall
have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment
and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation
of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and
completed on or before such effective date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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