Relates to exemptions from the recipient restriction program

The bill was amended to significantly expand the scope of exemptions from New York's recipient restriction program. Originally, the law only exempted opioid treatment services, but the amendment now extends these exemptions to include a broader range of critical health services, such as mental health treatment, HIV, and hepatitis C care. This change ensures that individuals subject to the recipient restriction program can access medically necessary care for these additional conditions without facing coverage denials or administrative barriers.