New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A4092

Introduced
3/18/24  

Caption

Establishes commission to study impact of certain Medicaid reimbursement rate change on nursing homes.

Impact

The commission will also look into whether any nursing homes have closed since the implementation of the reimbursement adjustments, as well as the underlying factors contributing to those closures. This inquiry is crucial, as it aims to provide comprehensive insights into the effectiveness and impact of the reimbursement changes on nursing home operations across the state. The findings of this commission not only hold potential implications for future policies related to Medicaid funding but also the broader landscape of elder care in New Jersey.

Summary

Assembly Bill A4092, introduced in New Jersey's 221st Legislature, aims to establish a commission designated as the 'Impact of Medicaid Personal Care Services Reimbursement Change on Nursing Homes Study Commission.' The commission's primary purpose is to investigate the ramifications of adjustments made to the Medicaid hourly reimbursement rate for personal care services as stipulated by P.L.2017, c.239 and its subsequent amendments. The commission will assess how these changes have influenced nursing homes with regard to their operations, compliance with staffing mandates, employee retention, financial stability, and overall resident costs.

Conclusion

Overall, A4092 represents a proactive effort to systematically evaluate and address the outcomes of Medicaid reimbursement policy modifications on nursing homes. By establishing a dedicated commission, the bill aims to ensure that stakeholders are adequately informed and that any necessary legislative action can be contemplated based on the commission's comprehensive report.

Contention

While this bill has garnered support for its focus on studying these important issues, potential points of contention may arise around the involvement of varying stakeholders within the nursing home industry, the methods of data collection, and the implications of the commission's findings on future legislative initiatives. Critics may argue over the balancing of interests among nursing home operators and the need for stringent oversight to ensure that higher reimbursement rates translate into tangible improvements in care and staffing levels.

Companion Bills

NJ S647

Same As Establishes commission to study impact of certain Medicaid reimbursement rate change on nursing homes.

NJ S76

Carry Over Establishes commission to study impact of certain Medicaid reimbursement rate change on nursing homes.

NJ A3739

Carry Over Establishes commission to study impact of certain Medicaid reimbursement rate change on nursing homes.

Previously Filed As

NJ S76

Establishes commission to study impact of certain Medicaid reimbursement rate change on nursing homes.

NJ S647

Establishes commission to study impact of certain Medicaid reimbursement rate change on nursing homes.

NJ A3739

Establishes commission to study impact of certain Medicaid reimbursement rate change on nursing homes.

NJ A1454

Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services.

NJ A2230

Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services.

NJ S1449

Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services.

NJ S920

Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing services.

NJ A3564

Establishes program for certain individuals to become certified homemaker-home health aides and provide services to certain Medicaid and Medicaid-Medicare dually eligible enrollees under increased reimbursement rates.

NJ A3937

Requires Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain primary and mental health care services match reimbursement rates under Medicare.

NJ A4888

Establishes AI and Labor Market Study Commission to analyze impact of artificial intelligence on labor market.

Similar Bills

NJ S647

Establishes commission to study impact of certain Medicaid reimbursement rate change on nursing homes.

NJ A3739

Establishes commission to study impact of certain Medicaid reimbursement rate change on nursing homes.

NJ S76

Establishes commission to study impact of certain Medicaid reimbursement rate change on nursing homes.

LA SB443

Provides for mandatory meetings of the Health and Social Services Estimating Conference for purposes of developing budget recommendations for the Medicaid program. (8/1/16) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

LA SB166

Provides for forecasting of the Medicaid program. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

MS SB2727

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OK SB875

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NH SB401

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