S 2998 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Revises eligibility criteria for adult medical day care services.

This bill revises eligibility criteria for New Jersey's Medicaid-funded adult medical day care services. It would allow Medicaid enrollees to qualify if they: (1) need assistance with *at least one* activity of daily living (like dressing or bathing), (2) have a physician's recommendation, and (3) provide updated medical history and a recent physical exam report. The bill simplifies current requirements by reducing the number of required daily living tasks from multiple to just one, while maintaining documentation standards. These services provide community-based care for functionally or cognitively impaired adults, offering an alternative to institutionalization. The changes aim to expand access to community support for eligible individuals under Medicaid.
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Mar 2024
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Introduced Mar 18, 2024 Last action Mar 18, 2024
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Mar 18, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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