N.Y. Social Services Law § 364-n: Diabetes and chronic disease self-management pilot program

§ 364-n. Diabetes and chronic disease self-management pilot program.

The commissioner of health may establish a diabetes and chronic disease

self-management pilot program in one or more counties or regions of the

state for the purpose of improving clinical outcomes. Payments under

such program may be made for education, consultation, and peer support

services for persons with chronic health conditions, as defined by the

commissioner, to be eligible to receive such services. The commissioner

is authorized to establish fees for such counseling services, subject to

the approval of the director of the division of the budget. The

provisions of this section shall not take effect unless all necessary

approvals under federal law and regulation have been obtained to receive

federal financial participation for the costs of services provided under

this section.