Requires Medicaid coverage for assisted living services for individuals with serious mental illnesses.

This bill requires New Jersey's Medicaid program to cover assisted living services for individuals with serious mental illnesses who do not need help with basic self-care activities (like bathing or dressing) but struggle with more complex daily tasks necessary for independent living (such as managing medications, following treatment plans, or handling finances). The bill specifies that a licensed mental health professional must determine eligibility through a functional assessment process considering medical records, psychiatric history, and input from treating professionals and family members. It also requires the Commissioner of Human Services to apply for federal Medicaid plan amendments to secure funding for these services. The coverage would become effective six months after the bill's enactment, expanding Medicaid benefits to include this specific assisted living support for eligible individuals.