New York health desk
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Policy & funding
Step Two Policy Project says New York received approvals in 2015 to bring mental health and substance use disorder services under Medicaid managed care.
September 23, 2026 · Source: Step Two Policy Project
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September 23, 2026
NEWS10 ABC reports that advocates are urging lawmakers to shift most Medicaid mental health and substance use services from private managed care to fee-for-service.
Primary source: NEWS10 ABC (Nexstar)
September 23, 2026
Behavioral Health News reports that New York’s mental health investment includes payment-system work on Medicaid, commercial insurance, parity and access to services.
Primary source: Behavioral Health News
September 23, 2026
Statewide advocates are backing proposed legislation to move most behavioral health services from Medicaid managed care to fee-for-service.
Primary source: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery
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