This bill directs New Jersey's Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to create security risk assessment guidance for public and private colleges and universities that receive state funding. The guidance will help institutions evaluate hazards related to campus safety, data security, emergency planning, infrastructure, and mental health access, while also providing a standardized checklist for annual reviews. Institutions must submit completed checklists to the office each year, and these documents will remain confidential but may inform decisions about state grants for safety upgrades. The office will also offer technical assistance to ensure consistent completion of assessments across all affected schools.
This bill requires the New Jersey Board of Nursing to create a Nursing Scribe Program in partnership with approved nursing schools. Under the program, nursing students can earn academic credit by completing a course that teaches electronic medical records documentation, medical terminology, HIPAA compliance, and medical billing and coding. Students must also complete supervised practicum hours providing documentation assistance to licensed nurses during patient encounters. The bill defines nurse scribe services as documentation support that stays within the scope of a nurse's professional licensure.
This New Jersey bill requires health insurance plans to cover specific breast cancer screening and diagnostic imaging services for women starting at age 18. The law mandates that insurers provide annual mammograms for women 18 and older, along with additional imaging tests like ultrasounds and MRIs when a woman has dense breast tissue, abnormal mammogram results, or other risk factors such as family history or genetic testing. Insurers may still review these additional tests for medical necessity, but the coverage must be provided under the same terms as other medical benefits. The bill applies to all health insurance contracts issued or renewed in the state after the effective date.
This bill sets a minimum reimbursement rate of $200 for basic life support emergency ambulance transportation services covered by New Jersey's Medicaid program. It applies to both fee-for-service and managed care delivery systems and requires the state's Human Services Commissioner to create necessary rules and secure federal approval for the change. The legislation takes effect immediately and codifies an existing reimbursement level to ensure continued financial support for ambulance providers serving patients with urgent medical needs.
This bill allows State employees without collective bargaining representation to enroll in specific negotiated health care plans, such as the CWA Unity DIRECT plan, starting January 1, 2027. It authorizes the State Health Benefits Commission to adjust premium payment obligations for these employees to align with terms from existing collective bargaining agreements. The legislation also clarifies how premium costs are shared for retirees who have 25 years of service credit, ensuring consistency between traditional and managed care plans.
This bill establishes a public awareness campaign for multiple sclerosis within New Jersey's Department of Health to educate citizens about the disease. The campaign will provide information on MS symptoms, causes, treatment options, available resources, and strategies for managing the condition to maintain quality of life. Materials will be made available through print and electronic media in English and Spanish, with updates posted on the Department of Health website as new information becomes available. The Department of Health will also develop rules and regulations to implement the campaign's provisions.
This bill requires inmates in New Jersey state prisons and county correctional facilities to attend a Medicaid enrollment session at least 60 days before their release. During these sessions, trained staff will assist inmates in completing and submitting Medicaid applications, either in person or over the phone. The law also mandates that inmates who choose not to participate must sign a written waiver and receive guidance on Medicaid benefits and application processes for future use. This change aims to streamline healthcare coverage transitions for individuals reentering society after incarceration.
This bill allocates $597,450 in additional state funding to the Department of Children and Families to support HomeFront NJ's Diaper Access Expansion Pilot Program. The funds will enable the organization to distribute diapers to more families across Central New Jersey, addressing the need for clean, dry diapers among infants and young children. This supplemental appropriation is intended to expand the organization's existing diaper service beyond its current informal operations. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill requires temporary nurse staffing agencies in New Jersey to register annually with the Division of Consumer Affairs and prohibits unregistered agencies from providing services in the state. It mandates that agencies ensure all assigned nurses are properly credentialed, limits nurse billing rates to 150% of regional hourly wages, and requires agencies to maintain workers' compensation insurance and track employee health code violations. The legislation also prevents agencies from poaching nurses from client facilities and restricts contracts that block nurses from seeking permanent employment, while requiring agencies to maintain auditable salary records and submit violation reports to regulators.
This bill clarifies the New Jersey Department of Human Services' authority to regulate sober living homes and halfway houses as residential substance abuse aftercare facilities. It requires background checks and other safety protections for residents of these facilities to ensure safer living environments for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. The legislation also mandates that the department maintain and publish a public list of all regulated facilities and notify law enforcement agencies of their locations and capacities. By updating existing state laws, the bill aims to standardize oversight and improve accountability for residential treatment facilities across the state.
