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NY A11001
NY A11001Relates to reimbursement for non-medical transportation for individuals with a substance use disorder to receive peer support services.
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Introduced
04/16/2026
04/16/2026
In Committee
04/16/2026
04/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to reimbursement for non-medical transportation for individuals with a substance use disorder to receive peer support services
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) establish reimbursement rates for non-medical transportation for individuals struggling with substance use disorders to attend peer support services, which are provided by individuals certified by OASAS. In developing these rates, OASAS will work with the Department of Health to seek federal Medicaid funding and will also explore using federal grants, such as state opioid response grants and substance abuse prevention and treatment block grants, to cover these transportation costs, with the reimbursement rates to be set by April 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to alcoholism and drug abuse (on 04/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A11001 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A11001&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A11001 |
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