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NJ A4308

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shanique Speight

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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