Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for pediatric special care nursing facilities; makes an appropriation.

This bill establishes a minimum daily Medicaid reimbursement rate of $950 for pediatric special care nursing facilities (SCNFs) participating in New Jersey's Medicaid or FamilyCare programs. It directly affects four facilities in New Jersey that provide specialized long-term care to medically fragile children and youth up to age 21. The law requires the state to appropriate funds from the General Fund to cover this rate increase, aiming to close a 63.5% gap between the highest and lowest existing reimbursement rates for these facilities. The policy change ensures these facilities receive consistent funding while maintaining compliance with state and federal licensing and quality standards.