New Jersey S3978 sets a minimum daily reimbursement rate of $950 for pediatric special care nursing facilities under Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare.

New Jersey S3978 establishes a minimum Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate of $950 per day for pediatric special care nursing facilities. These facilities provide specialized, long-term care and rehabilitation to medically fragile children and youth up to 21 years old. The reimbursement rate applies only if the facility complies with state and federal laws and regulations concerning licensure, patient safety, and quality of care. The bill also appropriates necessary funds from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services to implement this rate increase.

New Jersey S3978 sets a minimum daily reimbursement rate of $950 for pediatric special care nursing facilities under Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare.

New Jersey S3978 establishes a minimum Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate of $950 per day for pediatric special care nursing facilities. These facilities provide specialized, long-term care and rehabilitation to medically fragile children and youth up to 21 years old. The reimbursement rate applies only if the facility complies with state and federal laws and regulations concerning licensure, patient safety, and quality of care. The bill also appropriates necessary funds from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services to implement this rate increase.