Establishes pilot program to refer certain emergency department patients for development of coordinated behavioral health care treatment and support services plan.

This bill establishes a pilot program in New Jersey's Department of Human Services to connect emergency department patients with behavioral health needs - such as mild mental health issues, emotional disturbances, or substance use disorders that don't require inpatient care - to coordinated community treatment. Participating hospitals (two per Regional Health Hub) must refer these patients to available services, while Regional Health Hubs will support hospitals in developing protocols for timely referrals, follow-up, transportation, and appointment scheduling. The program requires Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare to cover these services, with the state seeking federal funding to support implementation. It directly affects emergency patients with non-emergency behavioral health needs and hospitals participating in the pilot.