S 2573 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Increases hourly limit of reimbursable personal care assistant services under NJ WorkAbility Program.

This bill increases the maximum weekly limit for reimbursable personal care assistant (PCA) services under New Jersey's WorkAbility Program from 40 to 112 hours per calendar week. It directly affects employed, permanently-disabled individuals who qualify for the program - specifically those working while meeting income thresholds (under 250% of federal poverty level for earned income) and paying a $25 monthly premium. The key mechanism removes the current 40-hour cap on PCA services, requiring the Commissioner of Human Services to seek federal Medicaid waivers and update regulations to implement the change. This adjustment allows greater flexibility for participants to access necessary personal care support while working.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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