New Jersey A1143 establishes an annual cost of living adjustment for mental health, substance use treatment, and developmental disability services.
New Jersey A1143 mandates that the Department of Human Services (DHS) announce the annual cost of living adjustment for programs providing mental health, substance use treatment, or services to persons with developmental disabilities. The adjustment is based on the Consumer Price Index for the previous 12-month period, as published by the U.S. Department of Labor. This adjustment is to be included in contracts between the DHS and relevant programs, which may be partially or fully funded by Medicaid and approved by the Commissioner of Human Services.
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