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NJ S5035
Bill
Status
1/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Vitale
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Human Services to develop within 180 days a framework to increase collaboration between State academic institutions, healthcare providers (including Level 1 trauma centers), and Medicaid managed care organizations
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Aims to optimize federal and State Medicaid resources to support long-term, sustainable improvements in healthcare quality across New Jersey
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Authorizes the Department to contract with a third-party entity to develop the collaboration framework
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Requires the Commissioner of Human Services to apply for any federal Medicaid waivers or State plan amendments necessary to implement the provisions and ensure continued federal reimbursement
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Appropriates $250,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services for implementation
Legislative Description
Requires DHS to study ways to increase collaboration among certain Statewide entities to optimize federal and State Medicaid resources; appropriates $250,000.
2nd Reading in the Senate
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
1/8/2026