New York State Office of Mental Health 14 NYCRR Part 599 “Clinic Treatment Programs” Interpretive/Implementation Guidance

August 17, 2010
On October 1, 2010, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) moved forward with its implementation of mental health clinic restructuring and reform, although the State Plan Amendment (SPA) had not yet gained approval from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). In the interim, OMH has implemented a temporary billing arrangement for outpatient services provided by mental health clinics. After CMS approves the SPA, OMH plans to reprocess claims through the new system for services delivered after October 1, 2010. Many provider organizations have expressed concern about the transition, not only due to . . .