Bill > A2804

This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Human Services' Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) and the State Board of Medical Examiners to create a streamlined process for reviewing NJ FamilyCare provider applications within one year of the act's enactment. Specifically, the bill mandates that the State Board of Medical Examiners share physician licensure information with DMAHS within five days of issuing a license number or denying licensure. In turn, DMAHS must begin processing provider applications immediately upon receipt, provided the application includes necessary licensure information. The division must notify applicants within 15 days if additional documentation is required. The bill clarifies that these new provisions do not change existing licensure or enrollment requirements and do not require DMAHS to approve a provider before receiving their National Provider Identifier. NJ FamilyCare, as defined in the bill, encompasses both the Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program, aiming to improve the efficiency of healthcare provider enrollment for these public health insurance programs.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2804