S 3978 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes minimum Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare pediatric special care nursing facility reimbursement rates.

This bill sets a minimum daily reimbursement rate of $950 for pediatric skilled care nursing facilities that participate in New Jersey's Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs. It applies specifically to facilities providing specialized long-term care for children and youth up to age 21 who require nursing services beyond conventional care. The reimbursement floor is conditional on facilities meeting all state and federal requirements for licensure, patient safety, and quality of care. The legislation also includes funding from the General Fund to cover the increased costs and requires the Department of Human Services to submit necessary federal approvals for the program changes.
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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