Establishes minimum base NJ FamilyCare per diem reimbursement rate of $1,100 for special care nursing facility with neurologically impaired young adult unit.

S 2493 establishes a minimum daily reimbursement rate of $1,100 for New Jersey special care nursing facilities that operate a unit specifically for neurologically impaired young adults. The bill applies to facilities with a Department of Health certificate of need issued by July 1, 2023, and requires the state to reimburse them at the higher of their 2022 rate or $1,100 per day starting January 1, 2024. This policy change directly affects qualifying facilities by ensuring a baseline payment level for care, contingent on compliance with all state and federal regulations for licensure, patient safety, and care quality.