Requires Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain primary and mental health care services match reimbursement rates under Medicare.

This bill requires New Jersey Medicaid to pay primary care and mental health services at rates equal to or higher than Medicare rates, starting July 1, 2026. It directly affects healthcare providers who deliver these services to Medicaid patients, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, midwives, and mental health professionals such as psychologists and licensed clinical social workers. The law ensures reimbursement rates do not decrease from the previous year and applies to both fee-for-service and managed care Medicaid programs. Additionally, the state's human services commissioner must submit an annual report on how these rate changes impact access and quality of care for Medicaid beneficiaries.