Healthcare (Medicaid)

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Feb 19, 2026

A 4306: Revises eligibility criteria for adult medical day care services.

This bill revises eligibility requirements for Medicaid-covered adult medical day care services in New Jersey. To qualify, a Medicaid recipient must now need assistance with at least one activity of daily living (like dressing, bathing, or eating), have a physician's recommendation for the service, and provide current medical history and physical exam documentation. The bill defines "adult medical day care" as a community-based program offering health and social support for functionally or cognitively impaired adults during non-24-hour daily sessions. It requires the Human Services Commissioner to implement these changes through necessary state plan amendments. The policy aims to simplify access to community-based care, allowing more eligible individuals to receive services outside institutional settings.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill tightens Medicaid eligibility for medical day care by adding ADL, physician, and documentation requirements, restricting access to services.90% confidence

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 2281: Requires Medicaid coverage for fertility preservation services in cases of iatrogenic infertility caused by medically necessary treatments.

This bill requires New Jersey Medicaid to cover fertility preservation services (like egg or sperm freezing) for individuals who develop infertility as a direct result of medically necessary treatments, such as cancer therapy. It directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries facing treatment-induced infertility who would otherwise pay out-of-pocket for these services. The key provision amends Medicaid coverage to include these services under "comprehensive medical care" when recommended by a physician prior to treatments known to cause infertility. The policy change ensures coverage for fertility preservation as part of standard medical care, without adding new administrative burdens to existing Medicaid services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates Medicaid coverage for fertility preservation services, expanding insurance coverage and improving patient access for treatment-induced infertility without out-of-pocket costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 18, 2026

S 3502: Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for treatment of stuttering.*

S 3502 requires all health insurance plans and Medicaid in New Jersey to cover stuttering treatment, including both habilitative (helping learn or maintain speech skills) and rehabilitative (restoring lost speech skills) speech therapy. It mandates coverage for in-person and telehealth services without cost-sharing like deductibles, copays, or annual limits, and eliminates prior authorization requirements. This directly affects all New Jersey residents with health insurance or Medicaid who need speech therapy for stuttering. The bill applies to all relevant insurance contracts issued in the state, ensuring consistent coverage for medically necessary stuttering treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurance/Medicaid coverage for stuttering treatment, eliminating cost-sharing and prior authorization, expanding access to speech therapy services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Telehealth

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 3944: Revises requirements for assessing nursing home health, safety, and operations and for taking action against low-performing nursing homes.

This New Jersey bill (A3944) creates new performance standards for nursing homes, directly affecting facilities that receive federal one-star ratings or fail to meet metrics in three key areas: resident physical health (e.g., bedsores, falls), mental well-being (e.g., medication use, depression), and operational factors (e.g., staff turnover, vaccination rates). It establishes a tiered response system: a warning for first failures, sanctions like restricting Medicaid admissions for repeated failures, and severe penalties including removing Medicaid residents or suspending payments for persistent underperformance. Nursing homes failing standards in three of four consecutive quarters must submit a 18-month improvement plan for state review. The bill aims to strengthen accountability for nursing home quality without specifying expected outcomes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes stricter performance standards for nursing homes, targeting resident health outcomes (physical/mental) and operations, directly strengthening care quality and accountability in healthcare services.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid Public Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 1357: Authorizes provision of comprehensive health care coverage to undocumented immigrant aliens.

New Jersey's Bill A1357 would amend state law to allow undocumented immigrants residing in New Jersey - who meet all other Medicaid eligibility criteria (like income and residency) - to receive comprehensive healthcare coverage through the state's Medicaid program. The bill requires the Commissioner of Human Services to implement systems for this coverage only after confirming federal funding approval, prioritizing federal financial participation before using state funds. It explicitly complies with federal law (Section 441(d) of the 1996 welfare act), which permits states to extend benefits to undocumented immigrants under certain conditions. The bill does not create new benefits but extends existing Medicaid access to this group, contingent on federal approval and system readiness.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to undocumented immigrants meeting eligibility criteria, increasing healthcare access and aligning with coverage expansion indicators.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly authorizes Medicaid coverage for undocumented immigrants meeting eligibility, directly providing immigrant services per topic indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 2, 2026

S 3282: Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services.

This bill sets minimum hourly Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing (PDN) services provided in home settings. It requires states to pay at least $60 per hour for registered nurses and $48 per hour for licensed practical nurses - significantly higher than the current maximum rates of $40 and $28. The law directs the state Health Commissioner to apply for federal approval to implement these rates within 180 days and adopt necessary rules. These changes directly affect licensed nurses providing home care and Medicaid beneficiaries relying on these services, aiming to ensure reimbursement covers actual service costs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid reimbursement rates for nursing services, directly boosting provider payments and improving access to home healthcare under public programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSets higher Medicaid reimbursement rates for nurses ($60/hr RN, $48/hr LPN vs current max $40/$28), directly increasing wages for healthcare workers in private duty roles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 615: Establishes minimum Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate for pediatric special care nursing facilities.

This bill establishes a minimum daily reimbursement rate of $950 for pediatric skilled care nursing facilities (SCNFs) participating in New Jersey's Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare programs. It directly affects four facilities providing specialized long-term care to medically fragile children and youth up to age 21: the Pediatric Long Term Care Center (Mountainside/Toms River), Phoenix Center (Haskell), and Voorhees Pediatric Facility. Facilities must comply with state/federal licensure, safety, and quality standards to qualify for this rate. The bill appropriates necessary funds from the General Fund to cover this reimbursement increase.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes mandatory Medicaid reimbursement rate ($950/day), directly funding pediatric care facilities through state budget allocation for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate ($950/day) for pediatric care facilities, ensuring stable funding for specialized health services to medically fragile children under NJ FamilyCare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Children's Health Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 3408: Codifies Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women for 365-day period beginning on last day of pregnancy.

S 3408 extends Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women in New Jersey to 365 days, beginning on the last day of pregnancy, replacing the current 60-day postpartum period. This change directly affects pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid, ensuring continuous health coverage for a full year after childbirth without requiring reapplication. The bill codifies this extended coverage period into state law, making it permanent rather than relying on temporary administrative policies. This provision aims to support maternal health by maintaining uninterrupted access to medical care during the critical postpartum period.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends Medicaid coverage for pregnant women from 60 to 365 days postpartum, ensuring continuous health coverage without reapplication, directly expanding access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Feb 19, 2026

A 4433: Repeals law that revises coverage for certain immunizations and reference to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

This bill repeals a 2025 law (P.L.2025, c.283) that required health insurers, Medicaid, and other health plans to cover recommended immunizations without cost-sharing. The repealed law mandated that New Jersey’s Department of Health consider the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations when setting vaccine coverage rules. By repealing this law, the bill removes the requirement for insurers to cover ACIP-recommended vaccines without patient cost-sharing and eliminates the need for the Department of Health to reference ACIP in its recommendations. The repeal directly affects health insurers, Medicaid, and patients seeking covered immunizations.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals mandate requiring insurers to cover ACIP-recommended vaccines without cost-sharing, restricting access to immunization coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 3591: Requires NJ FamilyCare reimbursement for pediatric medication management services provided for certain children by licensed pharmacist.

This bill requires New Jersey's Medicaid program (NJ FamilyCare) to reimburse licensed pharmacists for medication management services provided to enrolled children. It expands existing pediatric care coverage under NJ FamilyCare to specifically include these pharmacist-delivered services, which help children manage complex medication regimens. The policy change directly affects pediatric Medicaid beneficiaries and pharmacists who provide these services. It mandates state reimbursement for this specific health service without altering eligibility criteria for families.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to include pharmacist-provided medication management, improving pediatric access to care and strengthening pediatric Medicaid benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid

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