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NJ S1787

NJ S1787
Requires DOH to develop mobile senior citizen assistance program.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that within 180 days following the effective date of enactment, the Department of Health shall develop and implement a mobile senior citizen assistance program from available funds. The program shall consist of the periodic deployment of staffed vehicles to locations at or near nursing homes and senior citizen centers, events, gatherings, and low-income senior housing and other residences and forms of senior housing in this State to provide general assistance to senior citizens which shall include, but shall not be limited to, assistance with: completing applications, correspondence, food services, health care services, Internet access and use, legal services, making appointments, tax services, transportation, and the use of computers and mobile devices.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Health (DOH) to develop and implement a mobile senior citizen assistance program within 180 days of the law's effective date. The program will deploy staffed vehicles to locations near nursing homes, senior centers, low-income senior housing, and other senior residences to provide assistance to senior citizens, including help with applications, correspondence, food services, healthcare, internet access, legal services, appointments, taxes, transportation, and using computers and mobile devices. The DOH Commissioner will also adopt necessary regulations to implement the program.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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