Codifies Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women for 365-day period beginning on last day of pregnancy.
This bill extends Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women in New Jersey from the end of pregnancy through a full 365-day period. It directly affects pregnant women who qualify for Medicaid under existing eligibility rules, ensuring continuous health coverage for one year after childbirth. The key change codifies a 365-day postpartum coverage period in the state's Medicaid eligibility definitions, replacing any previous shorter duration. This adjustment aligns New Jersey's policy with federal Medicaid requirements for pregnant women's postpartum care.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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Party
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Carol Murphy
DDemocratic
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Rosy Bagolie
DDemocratic
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Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
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