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S.836

Requires 10 percent increase in respite care services for eligible individual under State Respite Care Program with implantable cardioverter defibrillator and enrolled in NJ FamilyCare.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Increases respite care services by 10% for eligible NJ FamilyCare members with implantable cardioverter defibrillators.

This bill amends the Statewide Respite Care Program to increase the maximum amount of respite care services by 10% for eligible individuals with implantable cardioverter defibrillators who are enrolled in NJ FamilyCare. Currently, eligible persons receive up to $6,559.63 of respite services annually. This change ensures that those with implantable cardioverter defibrillators receive additional support, potentially improving their quality of life and reducing the risk of institutional placement.

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Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

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