Authorizes provision of comprehensive health care coverage to undocumented immigrant aliens.
This bill would allow undocumented immigrants residing in New Jersey to access full Medicaid health care coverage if they meet all other eligibility criteria for the program. It amends existing law to remove immigration status as a barrier to Medicaid enrollment for these individuals, provided the state's health systems are prepared to implement the change. The bill requires the state to seek federal funding first for this coverage; if unavailable, it would be paid with New Jersey state funds. Implementation would only occur after the state confirms compliance with federal law and the Commissioner of Human Services approves the necessary system changes.
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in committee
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Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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Garnet Hall
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