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NJ S2007

NJ S2007
Requires Medicaid coverage for community violence prevention services; Requires DOH to approve training and certification program for violence prevention professionals.


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Introduced
03/03/2022
In Committee
12/15/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires Medicaid coverage for community violence prevention services; Requires DOH to approve training and certification program for violence prevention professionals.

AI Summary

This bill requires Medicaid coverage for community violence prevention services and requires the Department of Health (DOH) to approve a training and certification program for violence prevention professionals. Specifically, the bill amends existing Medicaid law to include coverage for "community violence prevention services" provided by "certified violence prevention professionals." The bill also requires the DOH to approve at least one accredited training and certification program for these professionals within six months of the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 12/15/2022)

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