A4265

New Jersey A4265 requires Medicaid reimbursement rates for primary and mental health care services to match Medicare rates.

New Jersey A4265 mandates that Medicaid reimbursement rates for primary care and mental health services must equal or exceed Medicare rates, effective July 1, 2023, and annually thereafter. This includes services provided by physicians, health care professionals, and midwives for primary care, and by licensed clinical social workers, psychologists, and other specialists for mental health. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Human Services to report on the impact of these rate changes on access and quality of care for Medicaid beneficiaries, with recommendations for further enhancements.