News

• Part 599 Guidance Document has been updated (April 1, 2018) - Revised to further clarify the school based services modifier.
• Clinic IOP Guidance (February 1, 2017) - OMH has issued guidance for the creation of a new intensive level of outpatient service that will increase clinic-based treatment options for people with psychiatric disabilities and help them to avoid inpatient admissions to psychiatric centers. The new Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) level of service will provide a concentrated treatment option for community-based services across New York State.
• Integrated Services Effective January 1, 2015, New York State authorizes the licensure category “Integrated Outpatient Services” for OMH-licensed providers (14 NYCRR Part 598), OASAS-licensed providers (14 NYCRR Part 825), and DOH-licensed providers (10 NYCRR Part 404). The new regulations further the integration of physical and behavioral health services in clinic settings under a single license.