Relates to exemptions from the recipient restriction program

The bill was amended to significantly broaden the scope of exemptions from New York's recipient restriction program. While the original version only exempted opioid treatment services, the new version extends these exemptions to cover all FDA-approved medications and medically necessary services for substance use disorders, HIV, hepatitis C, and mental health conditions. This change ensures that individuals in the recipient restriction program can access a wider range of critical health treatments without facing coverage denials or additional administrative hurdles.