NJ S2644

Bill

Increases FY2026 annual appropriation to DCF by $16.7 million to increase NJ FamilyCare monthly reimbursement rate paid to care management organizations.

Introduced
01/13/2026

In Committee
01/13/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill increases the FY2026 annual appropriation to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) by $16.7 million in order to increase the NJ FamilyCare monthly reimbursement rate for care management organization (CMO) services from the current rate of $1,032 per client to $1,200 per client. Newly added appropriations language specifies that the NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for care management organization services will increase by $100 in each subsequent fiscal year until the rate reaches $1,500 per client. CMOs are county-based agencies that provide case management services and coordinate service delivery and wraparound care for youth with complex behavioral health issues, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill increases the Department of Children and Families' (DCF) FY2026 budget by $16.7 million to raise the monthly NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for care management organizations (CMOs). CMOs are local agencies that provide case management and coordinate services for young people with complex behavioral health issues, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill will increase the reimbursement rate from the current $1,032 per client to $1,200 per client for FY2026, and it mandates a further increase of $100 each year thereafter until the rate reaches $1,500 per client.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Vin Gopal (D)*, Angela Mcknight (D)*, Tony Bucco (R), Troy Singleton (D), Andrew Zwicker (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/S2644

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2644
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2644_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A2327	Increases FY2026 annual appropriation to DCF by $16.7 million to increase NJ FamilyCare monthly reimbursement rate paid to care management organizations.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee	Same As
S4859	Increases FY2026 annual appropriation to DCF by $16.7 million to increase monthly NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate paid to care management organizations.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee	Carry Over

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