N.Y. Public Health Law § 2406: Grants to approved organizations

§ 2406. Grants to approved organizations. 1. The commissioner shall

make grants within the amounts appropriated to approved organizations

for the provision of services relating to the evidence based screening

and detection of cancer as part of this program. Such services shall

include but not be limited to:

(a) promotion and provision of early detection of cancer, including

clinical examinations and cancer screening services;

(b) provision of counseling and information on treatment options and

referral for appropriate medical treatment;

(c) dissemination of information to unserved and underserved

populations, to the general public and to health care professionals

concerning cancer, the benefits of early detection and treatment, and

the availability of cancer screening services;

(d) identification of local cancer screening services within the

approved organization's region;

(e) provision of information, counseling and referral services to

individuals diagnosed with cancer; and

(f) provision of information regarding the availability of medical

assistance, including medical assistance under paragraph (v) of

subdivision four of section three hundred sixty-six of the social

services law, to an individual who requires treatment for cancer.

2. The commissioner shall give notice and provide opportunity to

submit applications to provide cancer detection and education programs.

In order to be considered for a grant to provide cancer detection and

education programs, applicants must show evidence of the following:

(a) ability to provide and to ensure consistent and quality cancer

detection services;

(b) expertise in cancer detection and treatment;

(c) capacity to coordinate services with physicians, hospitals and

other appropriate local institutions or agencies;

(d) ability to provide cancer detection and education services to

unserved or underserved populations; and

(e) ability to implement a cancer detection and education program in

accordance with the standards specified in subdivision three of this

section.

Applications shall be made on forms provided by the commissioner.

3. The commissioner shall develop standards for the implementation of

cancer detection and education programs by approved organizations which

shall ensure the following:

(a) integration of the approved organization with existing health care

providers;

(b) maximizing third party reimbursement;

(c) provision of services to unserved or underserved populations.

4. Within the amounts of state or federal funds appropriated for

cancer early detection and diagnosis, approved organizations may be

authorized by the department to provide such services for populations

served pursuant to this title. Early detection services shall include,

but not be limited to, complete examinations, evidence based screening,

patient education, counseling, follow-up and referral.