S.4470

Eliminates 16 hour per 24-hour period coverage limit on private duty nursing services for certain Medicaid enrollees who are 21 years of age or older.

Introduced·6/15/26
Introduced Text

Eliminates 16-hour limit on private duty nursing services for certain Medicaid enrollees aged 21 and older in New Jersey.

New Jersey S4470 removes the 16-hour per 24-hour period limit on private duty nursing services for Medicaid enrollees who are 21 years of age or older. The bill requires the Commissioner of Human Services to apply for necessary state plan amendments or waivers to implement these changes and secure federal financial participation for state Medicaid expenditures. The Commissioner must also adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jun 15

Senate

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