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NJ A5617

NJ A5617
Establishes minimum Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for pediatric special care nursing facilities.


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Introduced
06/20/2023
In Committee
06/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes minimum Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for pediatric special care nursing facilities.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a minimum Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate of $950 per day for pediatric skilled care nursing facilities in New Jersey. These facilities provide specialized nursing services for Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare enrollees up to 21 years of age who require care beyond the scope of a conventional nursing facility. The bill also requires the facilities to comply with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and authorizes the Commissioner of Human Services to adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the bill. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services to effectuate the provisions of the act, and allows the Commissioner to take advance administrative action for implementation.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 06/20/2023)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5617
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 9/7/23; as introduced https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A6000/5617_E1.PDF
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A6000/5617_I1.HTM
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