S.1032

Requires DHS and DCF to conduct study on service provider workforce, and to evaluate rates paid to, and assess cost of living adjustments for, service providers.

Introduced·1/9/24

New Jersey S1032 mandates annual cost of living adjustments for service providers in mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental.

New Jersey S1032 requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to include annual cost of living adjustments in contracts with programs providing mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, or services to persons with developmental disabilities. These adjustments are based on the Consumer Price Index for the previous 12-month period. The DHS must announce the rate of the increase on October 1 each year. The bill applies to state programs partially or fully funded by Medicaid and licensed or approved by the Commissioner of Human Services or other state licensing agencies.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported with Amendments

8 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 6, 2024

1:00 PM

Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Hearing

History

Jun 6, 2024

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Jun 6, 2024

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee