Effective today, two OMH proposed regulations have been adopted as final. Copies of the regulatory texts are included for your information. They are as follows:
Part 530 – Vital Access Program and Providers ~ 530.text.1.6.15
The rule added a new Part 530 to Title 14 NYCRR, Vital Access Program and Providers. The Vital Access Program allows for supplemental funding and/or a temporary rate or fee adjustment that is available to providers of mental health services that are determined by the Commissioner of the Office of Mental Health to be essential to the availability of mental health services in a geographic or economic region of the State but in financial jeopardy due to their payer mix or geographic isolation. This new Part establishes a process by which providers of mental health clinic services may be designated as Vital Access Providers to receive this funding.
Part 578 – Medical Assistance Rates of Payment for Residential Treatment Facilities for Children and Youth ~ 578.text.11.7.14
The rule removed the trend factor from the 2014-15 Medicaid rate calculation for residential treatment facilities (RTFs) for children and youth for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
In addition, OMH has published the following Notice of Proposed Rule Making in today’s edition of the State Register:
Part 509 – Prevention of Influenza Transmission ~ ~ 509.text.1.6.15
The rule serves to provide clarification and a more flexible system for documenting vaccination status. These amendments are consistent with recently adopted amendments to the Department of Health’s regulation with respect to preventing influenza transmission and the wearing of masks during flu season. OMH will accept public comments on the proposed rule until close of business March 16, 2015.