NJ A3441

Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates of $60 per hour for registered professional nurses and $48 per hour for licensed practical nurses providing private duty nursing services in New Jersey's fee-for-service delivery system.

Current state regulations cap reimbursement at $40 per hour for registered nurses and $28 per hour for licensed practical nurses, which the bill's statement indicates are insufficient to cover service costs.

Requires the Commissioner of Human Services to apply for necessary State plan amendments or federal waivers within 180 days to secure federal Medicaid matching funds.

Private duty nursing services covered under this bill are individualized nursing services provided continuously in home settings to certain Medicaid beneficiaries.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.