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NJ A2075

NJ A2075
Establishes minimum base NJ FamilyCare per diem reimbursement rate of $1,100 for special care nursing facility with neurologically impaired young adult unit.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
05/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes a minimum base NJ FamilyCare per diem reimbursement rate of $1,100 for special care nursing facilities which operate a neurologically impaired young adult unit. Under the bill, a special care nursing facility is defined as a nursing facility licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) that is not a unit attached to, or on the same campus as, a rehabilitation or acute care hospital and is not a distinct unit within a NJ FamilyCare-certified conventional nursing facility, and which has been approved by the Department of Human Services to provide care to NJ FamilyCare recipients who require specialized nursing facility services beyond the scope of a conventional nursing facility Specifically, the bill requires the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services to reimburse a special care nursing facility, issued a certificate of need by the Department of Health as of July 1, 2023 to operate a neurologically impaired young adult unit, a base NJ FamilyCare per diem reimbursement rate that is, at a minimum, the greater of the special care nursing facility's FY 2022 base NJ FamilyCare per diem reimbursement rate or $1,100 per diem. This bill applies to reimbursements beginning January 1, 2024 and only those facilities in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations concerning licensure, patient safety, and quality of care.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a minimum base NJ FamilyCare per diem reimbursement rate of $1,100 for special care nursing facilities that operate a neurologically impaired young adult unit. NJ FamilyCare is the state's Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program. The bill defines a "special care nursing facility" as a licensed nursing facility that is not attached to or on the same campus as a rehabilitation or acute care hospital, is not a distinct unit within a conventional NJ FamilyCare-certified nursing facility, and has been approved by the Department of Human Services to provide specialized nursing services beyond the scope of a conventional nursing facility. The reimbursement rate will be effective starting January 1, 2024 and is contingent on the facility's compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (on 05/06/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2075
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 6/24/24; as introduced https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2075_E1.PDF
Analysis - Statement AHU 5/6/24 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2075_S1.PDF
Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2075_T1.PDF
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2075_I1.HTM
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