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NJ A1475
NJ A1475Requires DHS to set reimbursement rates for owners or operators of group homes providing individual support services to certain persons with developmental disabilities.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to reimburse an owner or operator of a group home providing individual support services to a person with developmental disabilities residing at the group home at the full reimbursement rate for the provision of such services for a period of 60 days, if the person has been transferred to another facility for medical, psychiatric, or rehabilitative treatment services. Under the bill's provisions, if the person is not transferred back to the group home within the 60 day period, the DHS shall reimburse the owner or operator of the group home at 50 percent of the reimbursement rate for the provision of individual support services to the person for an additional 120 day period. If the person with developmental disabilities who has been transferred to another facility for treatment services cannot return to the group home where the person resides within six months of the transfer, the owner or operator of the group home may begin the process to discharge the person from the group home pursuant to the provisions of N.J.A.C.10:44A-4.2.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Department of Human Services (DHS) establish reimbursement rates for group home owners or operators who provide individual support services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Specifically, if a resident with a developmental disability is temporarily transferred to another facility for medical, psychiatric, or rehabilitative treatment, the group home will receive full reimbursement for their services for the first 60 days. If the resident does not return within those 60 days, the group home will then receive 50% of the reimbursement rate for an additional 120 days. Furthermore, if the individual cannot return to the group home within six months of their transfer, the group home operator is permitted to initiate the process of discharging the resident according to existing regulations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1475 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1475_I1.HTM |
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