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Committee advances Medicaid coverage for mental‑health "clubhouse" rehabilitation services
Summary
A3770/S2606 were released with committee amendments to allow Medicaid reimbursement for mental health rehabilitation services provided through clubhouse programs; supporters said the model reduces rehospitalizations and reliance on acute services and will expand once Medicaid billing is allowed.
The Assembly committee voted May 7, 2025, to release A3770 with committee amendments and its Senate companion S2606, moving forward a measure that would allow Medicaid reimbursement of mental health rehabilitation services provided via accredited "clubhouse" programs.
Assemblywoman Peter Paul described touring Shore House and told members it "makes amazing strides to uplift and support those with mental health issues." Witnesses from Shore House and other clubhouses told the committee the clubhouse model is a nonclinical, community‑based psychosocial rehabilitation program run…
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