S.2452

Establishes COVID-19 Frontline Mental Health Claims Program in Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in DHS and makes appropriation.

Introduced·2/5/24
Introduced Text

Establishes COVID-19 Frontline Mental Health Claims Program in DHS for frontline workers.

This bill establishes the COVID-19 Frontline Mental Health Claims Program in the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services within the Department of Human Services. The program aims to provide mental health services to New Jersey residents who served as frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, regardless of their private insurance coverage. It mandates the Assistant Commissioner to develop a claims system and requires businesses and organizations employing frontline workers to inform their employees about the program.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 5, 2024

Senate

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