"Self-Directed Care Access Act"; requires DHS to establish common intake system and application process for Medicaid self-directed care programs.
This bill directs New Jersey's Department of Human Services to create a single online portal that allows individuals to apply for and manage their own home and community-based services through various Medicaid waiver programs. The system will include a standardized application form and an automated screening process that matches eligible applicants with the appropriate self-directed care options. Additionally, the bill requires uniform documentation rules to simplify the hiring process for personal care workers hired directly by program participants. These changes aim to streamline access to existing services while remaining subject to necessary federal approvals.
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Introduced May 21, 2026
Last action May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Angela McKnight
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