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NJ A2681
NJ A2681"Mental Health Access Act;" increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain evidence-based behavioral health services.
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Introduced
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
In Committee
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill, which is designated as the Mental Health Access Act, increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain evidence-based behavioral health services under the State Medicaid program. Specifically, the bill requires that reimbursement rates for evidence-based behavioral health services are to be no less than the Medicare reimbursement rate for the service, provided that the service is limited to individual or group counseling provided in an outpatient setting and the billing provider is a licensed behavioral health treatment facility or licensed health care professional. The bill defines "evidence based" to mean a treatment provided by licensed mental health professionals that meets criteria established by the Commissioner of Human Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of Children and Families, for evidence-based treatment.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Mental Health Access Act, increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain evidence-based behavioral health services. Specifically, it requires that the reimbursement rates for individual or group counseling provided in an outpatient setting by licensed behavioral health treatment facilities or licensed healthcare professionals be no less than the Medicare reimbursement rate for the service. The bill defines "evidence-based" as a treatment provided by licensed mental health professionals that meets criteria established by the Commissioner of Human Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of Children and Families, for evidence-based treatment. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Human Services to apply for necessary state plan amendments or waivers to implement the provisions and secure federal financial participation, and directs the Commissioners to adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of the act.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee (on 02/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A2681 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3000/2681_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3000/2681_I1.PDF |
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