Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services in New Jersey.

This bill establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services in New Jersey. It sets the minimum rate at $60 per hour for services provided by a registered professional nurse and $48 per hour for services provided by a licensed practical nurse. The Commissioner of Human Services is required to apply for necessary state plan amendments or waivers to secure federal financial participation for these expenditures.

Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services in New Jersey.

This bill establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services in New Jersey. It sets the minimum rate at $60 per hour for services provided by a registered professional nurse and $48 per hour for services provided by a licensed practical nurse. The Commissioner of Human Services is required to apply for necessary state plan amendments or waivers to secure federal financial participation for these expenditures.