(a) Section 19.07(e) of the Mental Hygiene Law authorizes the Commissioner of the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (commissioner) to adopt standards including necessary rules and regulations pertaining to chemical dependence services.
(b) Section 19.09(b) of the Mental Hygiene Law authorizes the commissioner to adopt regulations necessary and proper to implement any matter under his or her jurisdiction.
(c) Section 32.01 of the Mental Hygiene Law authorizes the commissioner to adopt any regulation reasonably necessary to implement and effectively exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred by article 32 of the Mental Hygiene Law.
(d) 42 U.S.C. section 1396d(r)(5) defines EPSDT services available under Medicaid to correct or ameliorate physical and mental illnesses and conditions that are detected in Medicaid-eligible children/youth.
(e) 18 NYCRR section 505.38 promotes the expansion of children’s health and behavioral health services.