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NJ A3581

NJ A3581
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
03/10/2022
In Committee
03/10/2022
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 directs 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 a training and certification program for these professionals, which must include at least 35 hours of initial training and 6 hours of continuing education every two years.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 03/10/2022)

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