Extends postpartum Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women in New Jersey to 180 days.
This bill amends New Jersey law to extend the postpartum coverage period for Medicaid services for eligible pregnant women from 60 days to 180 days, starting from the last day of pregnancy. The bill also codifies the income threshold for pregnant women under Medicaid, ensuring it does not exceed the highest income eligibility level established for pregnant women under the State Medicaid plan.
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