Requires Medicaid reimbursement of mental health rehabilitation services provided via clubhouse program.

This bill would require New Jersey Medicaid to reimburse providers for mental health rehabilitation services delivered through clubhouse programs. Clubhouse programs are defined as non-residential, community-based, membership programs accredited by Clubhouse International that help individuals with mental health challenges transition to less restrictive care, reintegrate into the community, and increase social connectedness beyond clinical settings. The bill would expand Medicaid coverage to include these services, which currently aren't covered under Medicaid reimbursement. This change would directly affect individuals with mental health conditions who participate in clubhouse programs and the providers who operate these programs, including Shore House in Long Branch, which had over 3,500 member visits in 2022 with an average cost of $43 per visit.