Section 501.3(a)(7) of Title 14 NYCRR requires the Office of Mental Health (OMH) to post requests for regulation waivers, and the Commissioner’s decision regarding those requests.
Date: June 11, 2024
Waiver Request:
Provider requested a waiver to retain a 19-year-old in their Children’s Community Residence
Regulations at Issue:
14 NYCRR Part 594.8 (b)(i)
Commissioner's Decision:
Date: April 11, 2024
Waiver Request:
First waiver renewal request of 14 NYCRR Part 595.15(b)(1)(i)(a) for a Community Residence to waive bedroom space requirements for single and multiple resident bedrooms.
Regulations at Issue:
14 NYCRR Part 595.15(b)(1)(i)(a)
Commissioner's Decision:
Date: April 2, 2024
Waiver Request:
Provider requested a 501 waiver of age criteria for admission to a Children & Youth Community Residence, in order to admit a resident who had attained age 18.
Regulations at Issue:
14 NYCRR Section 594.8(b)(1), 594.8(i)
Date: March 18, 2024
Waiver Request:
Provider is requesting to have Certification requirements of a Medical Director waived given experience and qualifications.
Regulations at Issue:
14 NYCRR Section 598.12(c)(2)
Commissioner's Decision:
The waiver is approved through March 29, 2027.
Date: February 28, 2024
Waiver Request:
Provider requested a renewal waiver for a Physician Assistant to treat children, adolescents, or adults at a Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) program.
Regulations at Issue:
14 NYCRR Sections 599.9(b)(2), 599.9(b)(6)
Commissioner's Decision:
The waiver is approved through January 31, 2027.
Date: February 1, 2024
Waiver Request:
Provider requested approval to keep an 18-year-old in the adolescent unit until they can be transferred to the adult unit in 8-12 weeks.
Regulations at Issue:
14 NYCRR Section 580.6(6)(4)
Date: January 10, 2024
Waiver Request:
Provider requested to approve a psychiatric nurse practitioner to provide Clinical Treatment services to adults at a PROS program in lieu of a psychiatrist.
Regulations at Issue:
14 NYCRR Section 512.7(d)(7)(iv)(a)
14 NYCRR Section 512.7(d)(7)(v)(a)
Commissioner's Decision:
The waiver is approved through March 31, 2025.