Bill > S4792

This bill shifts a $45 million appropriation for opioid-related care and treatment from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund to the General Fund, specifically allocating the funds to specific hospitals for addressing opioid-related health issues. The funds will be distributed as follows: $10 million to Hackensack Hospital, $15 million to RWJ Barnabas, $15 million to Cooper Hospital, and $5 million to Atlantic Health. Each hospital receiving funds must submit quarterly reports to the Commissioner of Human Services detailing fund expenditure, number of individuals served, outcomes data, remaining balance, and other required information. The bill allows these funds to potentially be used to maximize federal Medicaid funding, in accordance with CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) guidelines and subject to federal approval. The legislation requires hospitals to use the funds for providing necessary care and treatment for victims of opioid-related health issues, consistent with the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Advisory Council's most recent strategic plan, and takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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