New Jersey S2800 provides Medicaid benefits to individuals up to age 26 who were in foster care under another state.

New Jersey S2800 amends the state's Medicaid program to extend coverage to individuals up to age 26 who were in foster care under another state when they aged out of the foster care system. This bill ensures these individuals receive comprehensive Medicaid benefits regardless of their income or resources, aligning with federal law under the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. The extension of coverage is intended to provide continuity of care for former foster youth, ensuring they have access to necessary medical services as they transition to independent living.

New Jersey S2800 provides Medicaid benefits to individuals up to age 26 who were in foster care under another state.

New Jersey S2800 amends the state's Medicaid program to extend coverage to individuals up to age 26 who were in foster care under another state when they aged out of the foster care system. This bill ensures these individuals receive comprehensive Medicaid benefits regardless of their income or resources, aligning with federal law under the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. The extension of coverage is intended to provide continuity of care for former foster youth, ensuring they have access to necessary medical services as they transition to independent living.