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NJ S3916
NJ S3916Adds language authorizing transfer of General Fund appropriations for certain licensed health care entities to Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services to maximize federal Medicaid payments to certain faculty physicians and non-physician professionals.
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Introduced
11/18/2024
11/18/2024
In Committee
11/18/2024
11/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill supplements the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Act to add language authorizing the transfer of General Fund appropriations for a licensed hospital or health care entity to the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services, consistent with federal guidelines, in order to maximize federal Medicaid payments to faculty physicians and non-physician professionals who are affiliated with the licensed hospital or health care entity under the Medicaid Access to Physician Services (MAPS) program. Authorization for these transfers will be subject to the approval of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting. The MAPS program, which was created to improve beneficiaries' access to primary and specialty care services following the expansion of Medicaid under the federal Affordable Care Act, provides enhanced NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rates for services delivered by physician practices that are affiliated with the State's public medical and dental schools. MAPS program reimbursement rates are similar to those paid by private insurers for the same services.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Act to authorize licensed hospitals and health care entities to transfer General Fund appropriations to the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, with approval from the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting. The purpose of these transfers is to maximize federal Medicaid payments to faculty physicians and non-physician professionals through the Medicaid Access to Physician Services (MAPS) program. Under MAPS, which was created to improve patient access to primary and specialty care following Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act, participating physician practices affiliated with New Jersey's public medical and dental schools receive enhanced reimbursement rates comparable to private insurance rates. The transfers must be consistent with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services guidelines, and the bill will take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing (13:00:00 12/9/2024 Committee Room 4, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ) (on 12/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3916 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3916_I1.HTM |
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