S 4178 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes a workgroup to conduct analysis on the ambulatory patient group rates and commercial insurance rates for behavioral health services

S 4178 creates a workgroup to analyze reimbursement rates for behavioral health services under Medicaid and commercial insurance. The workgroup, including providers, insurers, consumers, and experts, will study current rates versus actual care costs and develop recommendations for fairer payment models. It specifically focuses on clinics licensed under mental health laws (Articles 31/32) and child health programs, requiring a final report to lawmakers by October 1, 2027. This bill does not change current rates but sets up a review process to inform future policy.
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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