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S 8309

Relates to outpatient mental health, substance use disorder, residential and rehabilitation services and Medicaid fee-for-service

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jamaal Bailey and 7 co-sponsors

S 8309 aims to modify how outpatient mental health and substance use disorder services are delivered and reimbursed under Medicaid fee-for-service.

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Bill Summary · S 8309

Summary of S 8309

Overview

  • Bill number: S 8309
  • Title: Relates to outpatient mental health and substance use disorder services and Medicaid fee-for-service
  • Status: REFERRED TO HEALTH
  • Introduced: May 30, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Sen. Samra Brouk
  • Companions/Related: A 8055 (companion)

Purpose and Context

The bill’s title indicates it concerns outpatient mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services in relation to Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS). While the specific text is not provided, the measure appears aimed at modifying or clarifying how outpatient mental health and SUD services are delivered, funded, or administered within the Medicaid FFS program. The existence of a companion bill in the Assembly (A 8055) suggests parallel consideration in both chambers.

Key Provisions (not specified in the provided text)

The exact provisions are not included in the information provided. Based on the bill’s scope, potential areas such bills commonly address may include:
- Coverage scope for outpatient mental health and SUD services under Medicaid FFS (e.g., which services are covered, service delivery modalities, and applicable settings).
- Reimbursement and payment policies (rates, rate-setting methodologies, adjustments, or parity with other services).
- Provider qualifications, credentialing, and participation requirements for Medicaid FFS.
- Administrative or operational changes (prior authorization processes, timeliness of payments, access standards).
- Data reporting, quality measures, and monitoring requirements.
- Effective date and any sunset or transition provisions.

Note: These are plausible topics often addressed in related legislation; they are not confirmed provisions of S 8309 in the absence of the bill’s actual text.

Affected Parties

  • Medicaid beneficiaries receiving outpatient mental health and SUD services (potentially broader access or streamlined coverage, depending on final provisions).
  • Outpatient mental health and SUD providers participating in the Medicaid FFS program (reimbursement, credentialing, and administrative requirements could be impacted).
  • New York State Department of Health and other state agencies administering Medicaid FFS (policy, implementation, and reporting responsibilities).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Referral: The bill was referred to the Senate Health Committee on May 30, 2025.
  • Process: As a health-related measure, it will be reviewed, possibly amended, and voted on by the Health Committee before advancing to the full Senate. If enacted, a companion Assembly bill (A 8055) would be expected to move through its own chamber in tandem.

Threats to or Potential Impacts

  • If enacted, the bill could alter access to outpatient mental health and SUD services under Medicaid FFS, change reimbursement dynamics for providers, and introduce new administrative requirements. The exact fiscal impact and operational effects await the final text and committee actions.

Next Steps

  • Review the bill’s text when publicly available to confirm specific provisions, funding implications, and implementation timelines.
  • Monitor actions in the Senate Health Committee and any companion Assembly deliberations on A 8055.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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