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NJ S4859
Bill
Status
11/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vin Gopal
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AI Summary
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Increases the FY2026 appropriation to the Department of Children and Families by $16.7 million, raising the Children's System of Care budget from $498,750,000 to $515,450,000
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Raises the NJ FamilyCare monthly reimbursement rate for care management organization (CMO) services from $1,032 per client to $1,200 per client
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Mandates automatic $100 annual increases to the CMO reimbursement rate in subsequent fiscal years until reaching $1,500 per client
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CMOs are county-based agencies that coordinate wraparound care and case management for youth with complex behavioral health issues, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities
Legislative Description
Increases FY2026 annual appropriation to DCF by $16.7 million to increase monthly NJ FamilyCare reimbursement rate paid to care management organizations.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
11/13/2025