Newsletter Articles | July 31, 2000
Door Closes on New York SNP Law
OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst
Industry News
A four-year effort in the State of New York to build a program of Special Needs Plans (SNPs) for adults with mental illness hit a roadblock when state lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on authorization language that would allow the program to continue beyond June 30, 2000. Bill number A1121, which would amend the mental hygiene law to authorize the establishment of special needs plans, was passed by the New York Assembly on June 13, 2000 . . .