5. A license issued to a mental health program by the Commissioner of Human Services pursuant to P.L.1995, c.321 (C. 30:9A-18 et al.) shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements for licensure of a health care facility by the Department of Health pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1971, c.136 (C. 26:2H-12) for those mental health programs, and for payment by a purchaser of health care services pursuant to section 18 of P.L.1971, c.136 (C. 26:2H-18).

L.1995,c.321,s.5.