In New York, a prospective provider of substance use disorder services is required to receive the prior approval of the Commissioner of OASAS and go through the necessary channels of certification before establishing, incorporating and/or constructing a facility or offering a service. In most cases, prior approval from the Local Governmental Unit is also required. Once certified, any changes or additions of services that occur require explicit notice and approval.

Contact your nearest Regional Office for more information about the certification process.

Applicants are required to upload and submit completed application through the NYSE-CON system using an Health Commerce System (HCS) or NY.gov account. If you are not yet an OASAS-certified provider, you can access the NYSE-CON system using a my.ny.gov account. If you are a certified provider, you may already have an HCS account (try the same credentials you use to access the LOCATDR); if not, your agency HCS coordinators can assist in registering new accounts. HCS coordinators are responsible for auditing their organization’s users and role assignments.

Application contents will vary based on your proposal. The Quick Reference Guide to Program Certification provides applicants with a brief overview of the completion requirements associated with our certification process. The guide should be used as an aid and does not replace the full instructions below.
 

Instructions

• Instructions for a New Provider to submit an application through the Public Authenticated NYSE-CON (NY.gov ID)
• Instructions for changes to existing facility:
  • Transfer of Ownership
  • New Sponsor
  • Merger with an Existing Provider
  • Change in Ownership of 10% or more
  • Other changes to Existing Facility
• Instructions for resuming data entry:

  • On a project that does not yet have an Application Number through the Public Authenticated NYSE-CON system (NY.gov ID )

  • On a NYSE-CON Project through the Health Commerce System (HCS) 

  • Requesting a Facilities Inspection (Final Physical Plant Inspection)

  • Applicant Instructions for Satisfying Contingencies

• Instructions for Local Governmental Units:

  • Review/approve applications via NYSE-CON (NY.gov ID)

  • Review/approve applications via Health Care Commerce System (HCS)

    • LGU Review Report (PPD-6)
       

Required Schedules

Download and complete the required schedules based the application instructions for the proposed action. The Quick Reference Guide can also be used as a component checklist; it does not replace the full instructions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to review any applicable regulations to ensure proposed actions are in compliance with New York State regulatory standards.