New York’s infants and toddlers deserve a strong start in life.
The good news? The state continues to implement policies and investments to promote good health, creating opportunities to fund evidence-based programs like HealthySteps.
This page provides resources and updates related to financing HealthySteps sites and HealthySteps-aligned services in the state of New York. It is updated regularly to reflect the latest guidance.
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Billing, Coding, and Payment Resources
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Billing and Coding Guide
Highlights commonly billable HealthySteps and HealthySteps-aligned services with corresponding allowable, billable providers.
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Billing and Coding Crosswalk
Lists reimbursable HS-aligned services and a corresponding list of providers who can render the services to assist with hiring decisions or to quickly identify “open” codes.
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Helpful Sources
Shares important resources for key billing and coding information within New York.
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FAQs
Answers to the most common questions about billing and coding for HealthySteps and HealthySteps-aligned services in NY.
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Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator
The HealthySteps ROI Calculator reports the savings the HealthySteps program accrues to NYS Medicaid.
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NYS Community Health Worker (CHW) Benefit
Provides information on the services that fall under the New York State Medicaid CHW services benefit.
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General Resources
Full library of resources to support HealthySteps sustainability
Questions about funding for HealthySteps sites in New York?
News and Updates
Governor Hochul Announces More Than $24 Million to Expand Mental and Physical Health Services for Young Children
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $24 million to expand HealthySteps, an innovative program that supports young families across New York with high-quality care for mental and physical health development for children under 3 years old. This funding will support up to 50 new HealthySteps sites as part of plans to grow the program to serve 350,000 children statewide by 2027.
Governor Hochul Announces $17.7 Million to Expand HealthySteps Program Statewide
“Children experiencing social and emotional development issues are much more likely to have positive outcomes if they receive proper attention early on in life,” Governor Hochul said. “By pairing with trained child development professionals with pediatric teams, we can help New York families to address their child’s physical and behavioral health needs, achieve better outcomes, and reduce the stigma sometimes associated treating mental health issues.”
NPR: How to break the cycle of childhood trauma? Help a baby’s parents
It was during times like these that she reached out to her HealthySteps Specialist, Allison Lieber, who directs the HealthySteps program at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. “I would just call in, I would just talk to her even for 5 minutes, and I just felt better,” says [Teresa] Cox-Bates.
New York’s FY24 Budget Makes Significant Investments in Mental Health Care, Including HealthySteps
Notably, the budget will expand mental health services for children and families by providing an additional $12 million for Home-Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) teams and ZERO TO THREE’s evidence-based HealthySteps program. The budget also establishes Medicaid reimbursement for community health workers for high-risk populations and permits licensed mental health counselors and licensed marriage and family therapists in community health centers to bill for services delivered.
