New Jersey S1032 mandates annual cost of living adjustments for service providers in mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental.

New Jersey S1032 requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to include annual cost of living adjustments in contracts with programs providing mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, or services to persons with developmental disabilities. These adjustments are based on the Consumer Price Index for the previous 12-month period. The DHS must announce the rate of the increase on October 1 each year. The bill applies to state programs partially or fully funded by Medicaid and licensed or approved by the Commissioner of Human Services or other state licensing agencies.

New Jersey S1032 mandates annual cost of living adjustments for service providers in mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental.

New Jersey S1032 requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to include annual cost of living adjustments in contracts with programs providing mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, or services to persons with developmental disabilities. These adjustments are based on the Consumer Price Index for the previous 12-month period. The DHS must announce the rate of the increase on October 1 each year. The bill applies to state programs partially or fully funded by Medicaid and licensed or approved by the Commissioner of Human Services or other state licensing agencies.