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NJ A4333
NJ A4333Adds language authorizing transfer of General Fund appropriations for certain licensed health care entities to Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services to maximize federal Medicaid payments to certain faculty physicians and non-physician professionals.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill supplements the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Act to add language authorizing the transfer of General Fund appropriations for a licensed hospital or health care entity to the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services, consistent with federal guidelines, in order to maximize federal Medicaid payments to faculty physicians and non-physician professionals who are affiliated with the licensed hospital or health care entity under the Medicaid Access to Physician Services (MAPS) program. Authorization for these transfers will be subject to the approval of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting. The MAPS program, which was created to improve beneficiaries' access to primary and specialty care services following the expansion of Medicaid under the federal Affordable Care Act, provides enhanced NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rates for services delivered by physician practices that are affiliated with the State's public medical and dental schools. MAPS program reimbursement rates are similar to those paid by private insurers for the same services.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the transfer of state funds, specifically appropriations from the General Fund allocated to licensed hospitals or healthcare entities, to the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services within the Department of Human Services. The primary purpose of these transfers is to increase federal Medicaid payments for services provided by faculty physicians and other healthcare professionals who are part of these institutions. This initiative is designed to maximize reimbursements under the Medicaid Access to Physician Services (MAPS) program, which was established to improve access to care for Medicaid beneficiaries, particularly following the expansion of Medicaid under the federal Affordable Care Act. The MAPS program offers enhanced reimbursement rates, comparable to those paid by private insurers, for services rendered by physician practices associated with the state's public medical and dental schools. Any such transfer of funds will require the approval of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting and must adhere to federal guidelines set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee (on 02/19/2026)
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/A4333 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4333_I1.HTM |
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