NJ
New Jersey Assembly Bill A5321

New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A5321

Introduced
2/13/25  
Refer
2/13/25  

Caption

Codifies Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women for 365-day period beginning on last day of pregnancy.

Impact

The bill amends existing state laws regarding Medicaid eligibility, specifically extending necessary healthcare benefits for new mothers. This adjustment not only clarifies entitlements but also mandates the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services to continue to provide this coverage as part of the overarching New Jersey FamilyCare program. The implications of this legislation could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and infants, addressing critical areas of maternal health and potentially reducing racial disparities in maternal healthcare coverage.

Summary

Assembly Bill A5321 aims to codify Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women for a full 365-day period starting from the last day of their pregnancy. This initiative is designed to enhance maternal healthcare coverage and is aligned with recent federal legislative changes, particularly the provisions in the 'American Rescue Plan Act of 2021' and subsequent laws that offered states the option to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage significantly beyond the typical 60 days, hence supporting improved maternal health outcomes and coverage stability.

Contention

Discussions surrounding A5321 suggest that while many support the bill for enhancing maternal health coverage, there may be debates regarding budgetary implications and its long-term sustainability in terms of state expenditures. The codification aspect is crucial as it makes these policies more permanent, rather than relying on yearly budget allocations that may fluctuate. Therefore, questions may arise over how to maintain this benefit amidst changing financial landscapes in the state budget.

Companion Bills

NJ S3934

Same As Codifies Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women for 365-day period beginning on last day of pregnancy.

Previously Filed As

NJ S3934

Codifies Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women for 365-day period beginning on last day of pregnancy.

NJ S1035

Amends law to extend length of postpartum coverage for Medicaid services for eligible pregnant women to 180-day period.

NJ S1946

Amends law to extend length of postpartum coverage for Medicaid services for eligible pregnant women to 180-day period.

NJ HB601

Medicaid; eligible pregnant women remain eligible for maternal care services for 12 months after end of pregnancy.

NJ A5633

Requires Medicaid coverage for remote stress tests for pregnant women.

NJ S3974

Requires Medicaid coverage for remote stress tests for pregnant women.

NJ S2812

Requires Medicaid coverage for remote stress tests for pregnant women.

NJ A3503

Requires Medicaid coverage for remote stress tests for pregnant women.

NJ S2719

Phases out resource standard for non-Modified Adjusted Gross Income Medicaid eligibility groups.

NJ S3176

Provides for Medicaid coverage of certain home blood pressure monitors and cuffs for pregnant persons at risk for preeclampsia.

Similar Bills

NJ S1035

Amends law to extend length of postpartum coverage for Medicaid services for eligible pregnant women to 180-day period.

NJ S1946

Amends law to extend length of postpartum coverage for Medicaid services for eligible pregnant women to 180-day period.

NJ S3934

Codifies Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women for 365-day period beginning on last day of pregnancy.

NJ S2719

Phases out resource standard for non-Modified Adjusted Gross Income Medicaid eligibility groups.

NJ S3641

Increases income and resource threshold limit for certain Medicaid eligibility groups.

NJ A4612

Increases resource threshold limit for certain Medicaid eligibility groups.

NJ S3482

Increases resource threshold for certain Medicaid eligibility groups.

NJ A4622

Increases resource threshold for certain Medicaid eligibility groups.