Frequently Asked Questions

Mental Hygiene Services

  1. Will the 2% reduction apply to programs that operate under the State´s Mental Hygiene agencies (OPWDD, OMH, OASAS) and Department of Health.
  2. 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.