Bill > S4090

This bill increases the maximum age for residents in pediatric long-term care facilities from 19 to 26 years old. Specifically, the legislation authorizes pediatric long-term care facilities licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health to admit and provide services to patients who are 26 years of age or younger, effectively expanding the age range for these specialized medical facilities. The bill requires the Commissioner of Health to develop and adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement this change through the standard administrative procedure process. By removing the previous age restriction, the bill aims to provide continued care for young adults with complex medical needs who may require long-term specialized medical treatment beyond their teenage years. The act is designed to take effect immediately upon enactment, allowing for prompt implementation of the new age guidelines for pediatric long-term care facilities in New Jersey.

Health and Social Services

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4090