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NJ S4935

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nilsa Cruz-Perez

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires New Jersey Medicaid to cover family-based counseling services when provided as part of inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance use disorder

  • Treatment must be prescribed by a physician and provided at a licensed hospital or a narcotic and substance use disorder treatment center approved by the Department of Health with a medical director on staff

  • Coverage is limited to services eligible for federal financial participation under Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act

  • Directs the Commissioner of Human Services to apply for any necessary federal waivers or state plan amendments to secure federal matching funds for the expanded coverage

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires Medicaid coverage for family-based counseling services provided as part of treatment for substance use disorder.

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens12/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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