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NJ S1646
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Zwicker
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AI Summary
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Directs the Commissioner of Human Services to apply for federal Medicaid State plan amendments or waivers to secure federal funding for additional graduate medical education slots focused on behavioral health care
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Requires the Commissioner of Human Services and Secretary of Higher Education to establish a process for graduate medical education programs to request and use Medicaid funds for new behavioral health-focused residency slots, contingent on federal approval
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Applies to both new and existing graduate medical education programs in New Jersey
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits payment of subminimum wage due to age, disability, injury, or status as apprentice, learner, or student through special license issued by DOLWD.
Labor
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
1/9/2024