Enacted Budget Analysis for State Fiscal Year 2010-2011
The Conference prepared a final analysis of the budget proposals that were proposed and those enacted.
Enacted Budget Analysis for State Fiscal Year 2010-2011
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Side-by-Side Comparison of Budget Positions
The Conference has developed a side-by-side document of the budget positions of the Executive, Senate, and Assembly on mental hygiene and other issues of importance to our members.
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Executive Budget Overview for CLMHD Members
2010-11 Executive Budget Overview outlining the impacts of the proposed Executive Budget to the NYS Office of Mental Health, the NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, and the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
Executive Budget Memo 2010-11
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Budget Memo for Legislators
NYS Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors memo to the Legislature on the proposed 2010-11 Executive Budget. The memo urges the Legislature to protect and support mental hygiene funding levels as proposed in order to preserve the public mental hygiene service safety net; support the recommendation for a four year extension of the social work and mental health practitioner licensure exemption; oppose the amendment to the Public Health Law to authorize increased civil penalties for defrauding the Medicaid program and increasing the Medicaid fraud target to $1.2 billion in an attempt to help balance the State’s budget. This document was designed for distribution to the Legislature on our lobby day; you may bring to your visits or include in any letters you send to the district offices.
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Talking Points
The General Budget Issues document highlights a few main points on the Conference’s priorities in the budget, including a reaction to the full mental hygiene budget; Medicaid managed care; licensing exemption; and OMIG. This can be used for any phone calls or in person visits to maintain a consistent and concise message.
The social work and mental health practitioner exemption is often confusing for many people. The Conference developed these basic talking points focusing on the main reasons why this exemption must be extended. This sheet may be printed front-back and distributed to your local legislators and you can use it to educate your staff, your Community Services Board, or others in the local government and the community.
Specific Exemption Talking Points and Handout
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Hints for Lobbying Efforts
Hints for CLMHD members when meeting with your State Legislators.
Hints for Lobbying Efforts
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Medicaid Managed Care Pass-through Letter
Sample letter to the Legislature requesting support of Part P of the Governor’s 21 day amendments to the Health and Mental Hygiene budget authorizing the transfer of existing funding from the Office of Mental Health to the Department of Health to increase premiums paid to Medicaid managed care plans. The bill would require the plans to subsequently pass through the increased premiums to mental health clinic providers at a rate equivalent to the Ambulatory Patient Group (APG) methodology. Customize this letter template by discussing why this provision is key to the viability of mental health services in your county.
Medicaid Managed Care Pass-through Letter
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Social Work Exemption Letter
Sample letter requesting support to help assure that the Legislature extends the social work licensure exemption which is currently scheduled to expire on June 1, 2010. The 2010-11 Executive Budget includes a four year extension of the exemption provision to June 1, 2014. Customize this letter template by discussion of why this provision is key to the viability of all mental hygiene services in your county.
Social Work Exemption Letter
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Legislative Officials by County
Contact information for Legislative Officials listed by counties represented
Legislative Officials by County
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Reference Guide to the New York State Budget Process
This technical assistance resource provides the reader with an overview of the State Budget process from the issuance of the Call Letter from the NYS Division of Budget, the Executive Budget and legislative process. The guide also provides the reader with potential ideas to influence the State Budget process.
Reference Guide to the New York State Budget Process
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