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NJ A4140
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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Amends R.S.30:4-60 to exclude veterans' benefits from income calculations when determining an adult patient's financial obligation for care at a psychiatric facility
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Psychiatric facilities covered include State psychiatric hospitals listed in R.S.30:1-7, county psychiatric hospitals, and psychiatric units of county hospitals
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Financial obligations for psychiatric care are calculated using the sliding scale fee schedule established for charity care under C.26:2H-18.60, after crediting third-party insurance or medical assistance payments
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The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Excludes veterans' benefits from calculation of financial obligation for care at psychiatric facility.
Military and Veterans' Affairs
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
2/19/2026