OMH-42-14-00002-A Medical Assistance Payments for Community Rehabilitation Services Within Residential Programs for Adults, Children, Adolescents  

  • 12/31/14 N.Y. St. Reg. OMH-42-14-00002-A
    NEW YORK STATE REGISTER
    VOLUME XXXVI, ISSUE 52
    December 31, 2014
    RULE MAKING ACTIVITIES
    OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH
    NOTICE OF ADOPTION
     
    I.D No. OMH-42-14-00002-A
    Filing No. 1037
    Filing Date. Dec. 12, 2014
    Effective Date. Dec. 31, 2014
    Medical Assistance Payments for Community Rehabilitation Services Within Residential Programs for Adults, Children, Adolescents
    PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE State Administrative Procedure Act, NOTICE is hereby given of the following action:
    Action taken:
    Amendment of Part 593 of Title 14 NYCRR.
    Statutory authority:
    Mental Hygiene Law, sections 7.09, 31.04 and 43.02; Social Services Law, sections 364(3) and 364-a(1)
    Subject:
    Medical Assistance Payments for Community Rehabilitation Services within Residential Programs for Adults, Children, Adolescents.
    Purpose:
    Provide enhancements to individuals transitioning to more independent community living through use of BIP funding.
    Text of final rule:
    A new subdivision (e) is added to Section 593.7 of Title 14 NYCRR to read as follows:
    (e) In addition to the rates allowed in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of this section, for services provided on or after April 1, 2014, a provider shall receive the equivalent of an additional 30 percent rate add-on for up to two years for community rehabilitation services provided to adults who were discharged directly from a State psychiatric center or nursing home to a congregate residence. A provider shall receive the equivalent of an additional 15 percent rate add-on for up to three years for community rehabilitation services provided to adults who were discharged directly from a State psychiatric center or nursing home to an apartment residence.
    Final rule as compared with last published rule:
    Nonsubstantive changes were made in section 593.7(e).
    Text of rule and any required statements and analyses may be obtained from:
    Sue Watson, NYS Office of Mental Health, 44 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12229, (518) 474-1331, email: Sue.Watson@omh.ny.gov
    Revised Regulatory Impact Statement
    A revised Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) is not included with this notice since the change to the final adopted rule does not necessitate a change to the RIS. In the final adopted rule, the word “individuals” has been changed to “adults.” This non-substantive revision clarifies OMH’s intent and is consistent with the State Balancing Incentive Payment (BIP) Program Grant.
    Revised Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
    A revised Regulatory Flexibility Analysis for Small Businesses and Local Governments is not included with this notice since the non-substantive change serves to clarify OMH’s intent and ensure consistency with the State Balancing Incentive Payment (BIP) Program Grant. In the final adopted rule, the word “individuals” has been changed to read “adults.” The amendment will not have an adverse economic impact upon small businesses or local governments.
    Revised Rural Area Flexibility Analysis
    A revised Rural Area Flexibility Analysis is not included with this notice since the non-substantive change serves to clarify OMH’s intent and ensure consistency with the State Balancing Incentive Payment (BIP) Program Grant. In the final adopted rule, the word “individuals” has been changed to read “adults.” The amendment will not impose any adverse economic impact on rural areas.
    Revised Job Impact Statement
    A revised Job Impact Statement is not included with this notice since the non-substantive change serves to clarify OMH’s intent and ensure consistency with the State Balancing Incentive Payment (BIP) Program Grant. In the final adopted rule, the word “individuals” has been changed to read “adults.” As is evident from the subject matter, the amendments to 14 NYCRR Part 593 will not have an impact on jobs or employment opportunities.
    Initial Review of Rule
    As a rule that does not require a RFA, RAFA or JIS, this rule will be initially reviewed in the calendar year 2019, which is no later than the 5th year after the year in which this rule is being adopted.
    Assessment of Public Comment
    The agency received no public comment.

Document Information

Effective Date:
12/31/2014
Publish Date:
12/31/2014