A2432

Requires Commissioner of Human Services to ensure coverage of respite care services for eligible Medicaid beneficiaries when primary payer denies coverage of such services for any reason.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2432 mandates the Commissioner of Human Services to ensure Medicaid coverage for respite care services when primary payers deny such.

New Jersey A2432 requires the Commissioner of Human Services to establish procedures ensuring Medicaid coverage for respite care services if a primary payer denies such coverage for any reason. The bill specifies that this requirement does not change existing eligibility criteria for respite care services under Medicaid. The Commissioner must adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement these provisions.

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Where it stands

Current
Aging and Human Services Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee