New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S3144

Introduced

10/3/22

Refer

10/3/22

Report Pass

2/13/23

Refer

2/13/23

Report Pass

3/20/23

Caption

Supplemental appropriation of $3.6 million to DHS to increase adult medical day care Medicaid per diem rate from $86.10 to $89.54.

Impact

The bill is designed to affect the financial landscape of adult medical day care services in New Jersey by ensuring that providers are adequately funded to continue offering essential services. Prior to this bill, the per diem rate had remained static at $78.50 since 2012, with increases occurring in fiscal years 2021 and 2022. The increase in the per diem rate is expected to help enhance the quality of care provided to community-based long-term care recipients, thereby facilitating their ability to live independently while receiving needed health services.

Summary

Senate Bill S3144 is a supplemental appropriation bill introduced in the New Jersey legislature, aimed at increasing the Medicaid per diem rate for adult medical day care services. The bill proposes an allocation of $3.6 million to the Department of Human Services (DHS) to raise the Medicaid reimbursement rate from $86.10 to $89.54 per day. This adjustment signifies an increase of approximately four percent, intended to support adult medical day care facilities in providing necessary health services to individuals who require assistance due to physical or cognitive impairments.

Contention

While the bill's intent appears to be widely supported due to its focus on improving health care access for vulnerable populations, some discussion may arise regarding the adequacy of the funds allocated. Critics could argue whether the increase aligns with the rising costs of health care and if additional measures are necessary to ensure that adult medical day care providers can maintain high-quality services. Moreover, the allocation of funds from the General Fund raises questions about balancing budgetary constraints with the need for comprehensive health care funding.

Latest NJ S3144 Activity

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Companion Bills

NJ A4701

Same As Amends Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations act to allocate $25 million from “New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund” to support construction and rehabilitation of low- and moderate-income housing.

Previously Filed As

NJ A2157

Supplemental appropriation of $3.6 million to DHS to increase adult medical day care Medicaid per diem rate from $89.55 to $93.10.

NJ S2644

Increases FY2026 annual appropriation to DCF by $16.7 million to increase NJ FamilyCare monthly reimbursement rate paid to care management organizations.

NJ S2616

Makes supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to DOH for Huntington's Disease Grant Program.

NJ S2647

Makes supplemental appropriation of $1.2 million for Community College Opportunity Grant.

NJ A2949

Amends FY2026 annual appropriations act to increase Supplemental Graduate Medical Education Subsidy by $496,000 for support to additional acute care hospital.

NJ S777

Increases Medicaid reimbursement for in-person partial care and intensive outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services, and associated transportation services, for adults.

NJ A3605

Supplemental appropriation of $1 million from General Fund to DHS for Larc Norcross School Special Needs Adult Program transportation.

NJ A1152

Increases FY2024 appropriation from General Fund to DCF for Center for Great Expectations by $1.5 million from $500,000 to $2.0 million.

NJ S3017

Makes supplemental General Fund appropriation of $45 million to DHS for opioid related care and treatment at certain hospitals.

NJ S661

Increases FY2024 appropriation from General Fund to DCF for the Center for Great Expectations by $1.5 million from $500,000 to $2.0 million.

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