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 is expected to positively impact state laws regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates. Previously, the per diem rate for adult medical day care services has seen incremental increases in recent years, reflecting the ongoing need for adjustment due to rising operational costs faced by providers. Notably, this legislation addresses challenges that have arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic, which many service providers have cited as contributing to their operational struggles and, in some cases, closures. By ensuring a more sustainable reimbursement rate, the legislation aims to preserve the existence of these centers, which are critical for the well-being of vulnerable populations.
Summary
Assembly Bill A5831 proposes a supplemental appropriation of $3.6 million to the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) aimed at increasing the Medicaid per diem rate for adult medical day care services from $89.55 to $93.10. This increase is designed to provide a much-needed financial boost to adult medical day care providers, which play a crucial role in delivering medically necessary services to individuals with physical or cognitive impairments. By stabilizing this funding, the bill seeks to enhance the accessibility of these vital services for residents who require support to live independently within their communities.
Contention
While the bill is largely seen as a necessary step to support healthcare providers during challenging economic times, it may invite discussions about the sufficiency of state funding for healthcare services overall. Some stakeholders may raise concerns regarding the long-term sustainability of such appropriations and seek further insights into how ongoing funding will be allocated across various health services. Critics could argue that more comprehensive reforms are needed beyond supplemental funding to address systemic issues within the state's healthcare framework.
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.