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NJ S2472
NJ S2472Establishes minimum Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for pediatric special care nursing facilities.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) within the Department of Human Services to establish a minimum Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate of $950.00 per day for pediatric special care nursing facilities (SCNFs). Pediatric SCNFs provide specialized, long-term care and rehabilitation to medically fragile children and youth, up to 21 years of age. The bill, however, conditions the provision of this minimum reimbursement rate upon a facility's compliance with applicable State and federal laws and regulations concerning licensure, patient safety, and quality of care. The bill additionally appropriates from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services such sums as are necessary to implement this reimbursement rate increase. New Jersey currently has four pediatric SCNFs that participate in the State Medicaid program and the NJ FamilyCare program: the Pediatric Long Term Care Center at Children's Specialized Hospital (Mountainside and Toms River), the Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics (Haskell), and the Voorhees Pediatric Facility (Voorhees).
AI Summary
This bill requires the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) within the New Jersey Department of Human Services to establish a minimum Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate of $950.00 per day for pediatric special care nursing facilities (SCNFs). Pediatric SCNFs provide specialized, long-term care and rehabilitation to medically fragile children and youth up to 21 years of age. The bill conditions this minimum reimbursement rate on a facility's compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations concerning licensure, patient safety, and quality of care. The bill also appropriates funds from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services to implement this reimbursement rate increase.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Joe Lagana (D)*,
Angela Mcknight (D)*,
Patrick Diegnan (D),
Britnee Timberlake (D),
Benjie Wimberly (D),
Last Action
Substituted by A2940 (on 01/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2472 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2472_I2.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SBA 1/8/26 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2472_S2.PDF |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 12/5/25; as introduced | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2472_E1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement SHH 6/20/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2472_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2472_I1.HTM |
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