A3476

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

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