New Jersey A3476 raises Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services by $4.

New Jersey A3476 increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services. The bill raises the rate to at least $65 per hour for services provided by a registered professional nurse and to at least $53 per hour for services provided by a licensed practical nurse. This increase applies to both the fee-for-service delivery system and the managed care delivery system. The Commissioner of Human Services must apply for necessary state plan amendments or waivers to implement these changes and secure federal financial participation.

New Jersey A3476 raises Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services by $4.

New Jersey A3476 increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services. The bill raises the rate to at least $65 per hour for services provided by a registered professional nurse and to at least $53 per hour for services provided by a licensed practical nurse. This increase applies to both the fee-for-service delivery system and the managed care delivery system. The Commissioner of Human Services must apply for necessary state plan amendments or waivers to implement these changes and secure federal financial participation.