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NJ A508

NJ A508
Establishes annual cost of living adjustment based on Consumer Price Index for programs providing mental health, substance use treatment, or services to persons with developmental disabilities.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes annual cost of living adjustment based on Consumer Price Index for programs providing mental health, substance use treatment, or services to persons with developmental disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an annual cost of living adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index for programs providing mental health, substance use treatment, or services to persons with developmental disabilities. The adjustment will be applied to contracts entered into between the Divisions of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services and these programs. The Department of Human Services is required to announce the rate of the increase each October 1st. The bill also authorizes the Commissioner of Human Services to adopt rules and regulations to implement the law, which will take effect immediately.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Assembly Human Services Hearing (10:00 2/14/2022 Committee Room 16, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ) (on 02/14/2022)

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