Bill > A01897

This bill amends the New York State Social Services Law to include care and services provided by school psychologists as part of standard Medicaid coverage. Specifically, the bill allows Medicaid to cover services performed by school psychologists who are certified or otherwise authorized to provide care within their professional scope of practice under education law. The bill carefully clarifies that this provision does not expand or modify the existing scope of practice for school psychologists, but simply enables their services to be eligible for Medicaid reimbursement. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, which provides state agencies time to prepare for implementing the new coverage. This legislative change could potentially increase access to mental health services for Medicaid recipients by allowing school psychologists' professional services to be financially supported through the Medicaid program.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1897