S 1575 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes MOM Project oral health three-year pilot program in DOH; appropriates $4,150,000.

S 1575 establishes a three-year pilot program called the MOM Project within New Jersey's Department of Health, targeting low-income pregnant women and new mothers who are not enrolled in Medicaid and live in medically underserved areas. The program requires maternal health consortia to provide at least three hours of culturally tailored oral health education (covering hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention) followed by assessments, then partners with community dental centers to deliver one year of dental care including cleanings, cavity assessments, and necessary treatments. It appropriates $4,150,000 for implementation and data collection to evaluate impacts on maternal and child oral health outcomes. The initiative directly affects eligible mothers in underserved communities by addressing barriers like lack of insurance and language access.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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