New York State Contract Reporter #26011

Statewide Fiduciary and Network Management for Gambling Harm Services in New York

The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) is seeking a qualified entity to manage fiduciary and provider network services for gambling harm treatment across New York State. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS), Division of Fiscal Administration, Bureau of Contracts & Procurements - Scope of Services: - Develop, implement, and manage direct payments as payor of last resort for approximately 150 NYS OASAS-approved gambling harm service providers - Manage a statewide network of about 100 NYS OASAS-approved private practitioners for treatment, harm reduction, and recovery services - Oversee claims processing, reimbursement, and quality assurance for provider payments - Recruit and expand the network of private practitioners in high-need communities, targeting 10% annual growth in provider numbers - Maintain monthly updates to NYS OASAS on network status and eligibility - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must have at least five years of experience in provider payments, claims processing, or provider network management (behavioral healthcare or managed care experience preferred) - Significant MWBE (30% overall, with 10% MBE and 20% WBE) and SDVOB (6%) participation goals - Annual price increases up to 3% may be requested based on CPI-U - Four-month transition period if the successful bidder is not the incumbent - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based solicitation - Place of Performance: - Services to be delivered statewide across New York

Description

The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) is seeking proposals from qualified bidders to develop, implement, and manage payment as a payor of last resort for treatment, harm reduction, and recovery services related to gambling harms. The contract includes managing a network of NYS OASAS-approved private practitioners authorized to provide direct services and receive referrals. The goal is to expand access to community-based gambling services by recruiting private practitioners in high-need communities. The contract term is 5 years, and funding is contingent upon the availability of New York State funds.

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