S.337

Establishes pilot program for 24-hour urgent care for behavioral health.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

Establishes a two-year pilot program for 24-hour urgent care for behavioral health in New Jersey.

The bill establishes a two-year Urgent Care Facility Behavioral Health Pilot Program in New Jersey. The Department of Human Services (DHS) will select managed care organizations to contract with six hospitals, two in each of the northern, central, and southern regions of the state, to provide integrated behavioral health care within one of the hospital’s urgent care facilities. The goal is to stabilize individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, reducing unnecessary emergency department and inpatient admissions.

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Where it stands

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

Sponsors

DD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

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