Bill > A6197

This bill increases the fiscal year 2026 annual appropriation to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) by $16.7 million, specifically targeting an increase in the monthly reimbursement rate for Care Management Organizations (CMOs). CMOs are county-based agencies that provide case management and coordinate services for youth with complex behavioral health issues, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill raises the current NJ FamilyCare monthly reimbursement rate from $1,032 to $1,200 per client, with a provision to incrementally increase the rate by $100 in each subsequent fiscal year until it reaches $1,500 per client. This appropriation increase will be reflected in the state's budget for social services programs, specifically in the line item for care management organizations, raising the total grants-in-aid appropriation from $1,007,435,000 to $1,024,135,000. The bill is designed to provide more financial support to CMOs, potentially improving the quality and accessibility of services for vulnerable youth populations.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A6197