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NJ A2266

NJ A2266
Requires Medicaid reimbursement of mental health rehabilitation services provided via clubhouse program.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires Medicaid reimbursement of mental health rehabilitation services provided via a clubhouse program. Coverage of mental health rehabilitation services provided via a clubhouse program will not preclude the coverage of mental health services prescribed in conjunction with participation in a clubhouse program. Under the bill, "clubhouse program" is defined as a non-residential, community-based psychosocial rehabilitation program accredited by Clubhouse International that is membership based and is designed to alleviate a member's emotional or behavior problems with the goal of transitioning the member to a less restrictive level of care, reintegrating the member into the community, and increasing social connectedness beyond a clinical or employment setting. Members of the program, with staff assistance, engage in operating all aspects of the program, including food service, clerical, reception, janitorial and other member services such as employment training, housing assistance and educational support.

AI Summary

This bill requires Medicaid, a government health insurance program for low-income individuals, to cover mental health rehabilitation services provided through a "clubhouse program," which is defined as a community-based, membership-driven program accredited by Clubhouse International that helps members with emotional or behavioral problems reintegrate into the community and increase social connections. The bill also clarifies that covering these clubhouse program services will not prevent Medicaid from covering other mental health services that are prescribed alongside participation in a clubhouse program.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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