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NJ A4308
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
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AI Summary
- Requires 80% of Medicaid participants eligible for nursing home care to be placed in home and community-based services by 2027, with 60% of long-term services funding allocated to these services
- Increases home and community-based services funding allocation to 70% of Medicaid long-term services and supports by 2029
- Mandates a five-year strategic plan to expand home and community-based services while reducing institutionalization in State developmental centers
- Requires Medicaid payment methods to ensure living wages for caregivers with periodic, transparent rate reviews and inflation adjustments
- Directs collaboration with the Department of Community Affairs to increase affordable supportive housing and expand integrated care models like the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Legislative Description
Requires DHS to increase home and community-based services under Medicaid.
Aging and Human Services
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Aging and Human Services Committee2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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