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NJ S788

NJ S788
Supplemental appropriation to DHSS for $7,453,000 for family planning services, and requires filing of State Plan Amendment to extend Medicaid coverage for family planning services to persons with incomes up to 200% of federal poverty level.


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Introduced Session

2012-2013 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Supplemental appropriation to DHSS for $7,453,000 for family planning services, and requires filing of State Plan Amendment to extend Medicaid coverage for family planning services to persons with incomes up to 200% of federal poverty level.

AI Summary

This bill provides an additional $7,453,000 to the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) specifically for family planning services, with the stipulation that these funds cannot be used for abortion procedures and are to be paid from the Clean Energy Fund. Furthermore, it requires the Department of Human Services to submit a State Plan Amendment, which is a formal request to the federal government to change how a state administers its Medicaid program, to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to expand Medicaid coverage for family planning services to individuals whose incomes are up to 200% of the federal poverty level, a measure of poverty used by the U.S. government.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Absolute Veto, Received in the Senate (on 07/26/2012)

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