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This bill requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in the Department of Treasury and specific officials in the Department of Human Services to prepare and submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature. The first report focuses on NJ FamilyCare, a comprehensive health insurance program that includes Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. This report must identify all unencumbered or unallocated State funds available for NJ FamilyCare, including funds for school-based health services, and evaluate the quality of care for beneficiaries. The report must also include a prioritized list of 12 urgent policy changes and legislative actions needed to address any identified care deficiencies. A second, similar report is required for child care services, which involves identifying available State funds for subsidy payments and evaluating the quality of child care services provided to eligible children. Both reports must outline the necessary State funds to implement proposed initiatives. The bill mandates that the State Treasurer and Commissioner of Human Services adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement these reporting requirements, and the act will take effect immediately upon enactment.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3610