A4837

Establishes "New Jersey Community Health Worker Program" in DOH and certain training programs for community health workers.

Introduced·5/4/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the New Jersey Community Health Worker Program in the Department of Health to improve health outcomes and reduce inequities.

The bill establishes the New Jersey Community Health Worker Program in the Department of Health. The program aims to improve health outcomes, reduce health care costs, and reduce inequities in health care access by integrating community health worker services into State Medicaid reimbursement programs. Community health workers are certified professionals who connect health care consumers with providers and resources, especially in underserved communities.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Infrastructure Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 4

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee