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NJ A6061

NJ A6061
Requires DHS and DOH to conduct study on projected impact of federal Medicaid funding cuts.


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Introduced
11/17/2025
In Committee
11/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health to jointly conduct a study on the projected impact of federal cuts to the Medicaid program pursuant to United States H.R.1 (P.L.119-21), across different Medicaid services, populations, and direct service providers. At a minimum, the study will include an analysis on the effects and implications funding cuts to the Medicaid program on: hospitals, long-term care facilities, transportation providers, and direct service providers in the State; Medicaid eligibility for residents of the State; and State and local budgets. Within 180 days following the effective date of this bill, the Commissioner of Human Services and Health will jointly prepare and submit a report to the Governor and to the Legislature, which report will contain a summary of the findings of the study conducted pursuant to the bill and any recommendations for legislative or regulatory action for the continued provision of services under the Medicaid program, including recommendations on how to prioritize resources under the program. The report will be made publicly available on the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health's Internet websites.

AI Summary

This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Human Services and Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive study on the potential impacts of federal Medicaid funding cuts, specifically those proposed under H.R.1 (Public Law 119-21). The study must analyze the effects of these potential funding reductions on various aspects of the healthcare system, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, transportation providers, and direct service providers. The bill mandates that the study also examine potential changes to Medicaid eligibility for state residents and the potential financial implications for state and local budgets. Within 90 days of the bill's enactment, the Commissioners of Human Services and Health must jointly prepare and submit a report to the Governor and Legislature detailing the study's findings and offering recommendations for maintaining Medicaid services, including strategies for prioritizing resources. The report will be made publicly available on both departments' websites, and the bill itself will expire once the report is submitted. The bill defines Medicaid as including both the traditional Medicaid program and the NJ FamilyCare Program.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 11/17/2025)

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