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: March 3, 2026
Waiver Request:
Children’s Community Residence Program provider requested to waive age regulations to permit the admission and retention of Transition Age Youth up until the 21st birthday under an awarded RFP.
Regulations at Issue:
14NYCRR 594.4(a)(2)(i)
14NYCRR 594.8(b)(1)(i)
Commissioner's Decision:
Date: March 3, 2026
Waiver Request:
Waiving restrictions on billing for Complex Care Management and Crisis Complex and Crisis Per Diem services, to allow for sustainability of Immediate Access model implemented as part of the Improving Access to Underserved Areas and Immediate Access Enhancement RFA award.
Regulations at Issue:
14NYCRR 599.14(b)
14NYCRR 599.14(d)(8)
14NYCRR 599.14(d)(3)(ii)(b)(c)
Commissioner's Decision:
This is approved for twelve (12) months from effective date, or until the final promulgation of the revised 14 NYCRR Part 599 regulations, whichever occurs first.
Date: February 6, 2026
Waiver Request:
Provider requested a waiver to hire a Therapeutic Recreational Therapist.
Regulations at Issue:
14NYCRR 584.4(c)(12)
14NYCRR 584.10(e)
Commissioner's Decision:
This is approved through October 31, 2028.
Date: January 23, 2026
Waiver Request:
Provider is requesting a waiver to allow a 19-year-old to remain in the adolescent unit until they can secure an adult CR bed.
Regulations at Issue:
14NYCRR 594.8(i)
Commissioner's Decision:
This is approved through June 30, 2026.
Date: January 9, 2026
Waiver Request:
Provider is requesting a waiver to allow a 19-year-old to remain in the adolescent unit until they can secure an adult CR bed.
Regulations at Issue:
14NYCRR 594.8(i)
Commissioner's Decision:
This is approved through June 30, 2026.