Supplemental appropriation of $3.6 million to DHS to increase adult medical day care Medicaid per diem rate from $89.55 to $93.10.
Impact
The bill represents a continued effort to ensure sustained funding for adult medical day care, as previous increases have been made in recent years from $78.50 in FY 2012 to the current rate. The statutory adjustments reflect rising costs associated with providing care, especially in light of the financial burdens exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to the closure of many care centers due to decreased income. This funding is crucial for the stabilization of these essential service providers, ensuring that the community has access to necessary medical supports.
Summary
Senate Bill S4128 proposes a supplemental appropriation of $3.6 million to the Department of Human Services (DHS) with the aim of increasing the Medicaid per diem rate for adult medical day care services from $89.55 to $93.10. This initiative is designed to assist providers in delivering necessary medical care for individuals who require support due to physical or cognitive impairments, allowing them to remain living in their communities. The increase represents a four percent rise aimed at addressing both the financial strain on care providers and the needs of vulnerable residents.
Contention
While the bill largely aims to promote stability in the adult medical day care sector, there may be discussions about the adequacy of the funding and its long-term sustainability. Stakeholders may express concerns regarding whether the proposed increase is sufficient to cover the actual costs of care and whether funds are being allocated effectively within the broader context of state healthcare spending. Additionally, there could be debates on how such adjustments affect the overall state budget and priorities in healthcare access.
Establishes Medicaid per diem rate for pediatric medical day care services delivered by provider offering on-site services; appropriates $3.6 million to DHS.
Establishes Medicaid per diem rate for pediatric medical day care services delivered by provider offering on-site services; appropriates $3.6 million to DHS.
Amends Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations act to allocate $25 million from “New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Fund” to support construction and rehabilitation of low- and moderate-income housing.
Makes FY2024 supplemental appropriations of $37,430,000; de-appropriates $24,000,000 in existing FY2024 appropriations; adds and modifies various FY2024 language provisions.
Makes FY2024 supplemental appropriations of $37,430,000; de-appropriates $24,000,000 in existing FY2024 appropriations; adds and modifies various FY2024 language provisions.
To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.