NJ S777

Bill

Increases Medicaid reimbursement for in-person partial care and intensive outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services, and associated transportation services, for adults.

Introduced
01/13/2026

In Committee
01/13/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for partial care and intensive outpatient services by 35 percent. Rates increased under the bill include, but are not limited to: per diem and hourly reimbursement rates for partial care and intensive outpatient services, as well as services provided during partial care and intensive outpatient treatment, such as intake evaluation, psychiatric evaluation, family counseling, individual counseling, and group counseling. The bill also provides that the aggregate Medicaid reimbursement rate for transportation services and mileage to or from a partial care or intensive outpatient services provider is to be no less than $10 for each one-way trip. As defined under the bill, "partial care services" means comprehensive, individualized, structured, non-residential intensive treatment services, including access to psychiatric, medical, and laboratory services, for an adult with severe mental illness or substance use disorder provided at a licensed outpatient facility for a minimum of 20 hours per week. "Intensive Outpatient Services" means comprehensive, individualized, structured, non-residential treatment sessions for an adult with severe mental illness or substance use disorder provided at a licensed outpatient facility for a minimum of nine hours per week.

AI Summary

This bill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for adults receiving in-person partial care and intensive outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services, as well as associated transportation. Partial care services are defined as comprehensive, structured, non-residential treatment for adults with severe mental illness or substance use disorder, requiring at least 20 hours per week at a licensed facility, and including access to psychiatric, medical, and laboratory services. Intensive outpatient services are similar but require a minimum of nine hours per week. The bill mandates a 35 percent increase to the existing Medicaid reimbursement rates for these services, covering various components like evaluations and counseling. Additionally, it establishes a minimum reimbursement of $10 for each one-way trip for transportation to and from these treatment providers. The Commissioner of Human Services is tasked with seeking necessary federal approvals and implementing the changes through regulations.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Vin Gopal (D)*, Bob Singer (R)*, Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D), Patrick Diegnan (D), Gordon Johnson (D), Angela Mcknight (D), Shirley Turner (D),

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S777

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S777
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/777_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1796	Increases Medicaid reimbursement for in-person partial care and intensive outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services, and associated transportation services, for adults.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee	Same As
A2868	Increases Medicaid reimbursement for in-person partial care and intensive outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services, and associated transportation services, for adults.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee	Carry Over
S668	Increases Medicaid reimbursement for in-person partial care and intensive outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services, and associated transportation services, for adults.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee	Carry Over

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