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NJ S3905
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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Creates a program allowing family members or approved third-party individuals to become certified homemaker-home health aides (CHHAs) and provide services to Medicare, Medicaid, or NJ FamilyCare enrollees who are 65 years or older.
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Home care services agencies must pay all training, testing, and certification costs for family members or third parties seeking CHHA certification, with no repayment required from the individual.
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CHHA services provided under this program must be reimbursed at a minimum rate of $30 per hour.
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The Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services must establish the program within six months of enactment and develop an assessment tool to identify eligible enrollees.
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The Department of Human Services must apply for federal Medicaid waivers and state plan amendments necessary to implement the program and secure federal funding.
Legislative Description
Establishes program for certain individuals to become certified homemaker-home health aides and provide services to certain Medicaid and Medicaid-Medicare dually eligible enrollees under increased reimbursement rates.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
3/12/2026