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Policy & funding
Every New York update we have published on policy & funding, newest first. Each report names the primary source so you can check it yourself.
September 23, 2026
New York brief reviews behavioral health managed care shift
Step Two Policy Project says New York received approvals in 2015 to bring mental health and substance use disorder services under Medicaid managed care.
Primary source: Step Two Policy Project
September 23, 2026
Bill targets Medicaid managed care barriers in New York
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
OMH commissioner describes payment reforms in state investment
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
Advocates seek Medicaid behavioral health carve-out
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