Frequently Asked Questions
Mental Hygiene Services
- Will the 2% reduction apply to programs that operate under the State´s Mental Hygiene agencies (OPWDD, OMH, OASAS) and Department of Health.
- Does the 2% Across the Board Reduction apply to the Article 31 mental health clinic services, Article 32 Part 822 chemical dependence clinic services or OPWDD Medicaid Service Coordination?
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Will the 2% reduction apply to programs that operate under the State´s Mental Hygiene agencies (OPWDD, OMH, OASAS) and Department of Health. | In accordance to Statute, Medicaid payments pursuant to article 31, 32, and 16 are exempt with some exceptions. Please refer to the April 2013 - March 2015 section for further details. |
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Does the 2% Across the Board Reduction apply to the Article 31 mental health clinic services, Article 32 Part 822 chemical dependence clinic services or OPWDD Medicaid Service Coordination? | The 2% Across the Board Reduction does not apply to Article 31 mental health clinic services, Article 32 Part 822 chemical dependence clinic services and OPWDD Medicaid Service Coordination. |