Authorizes provision of adult day health services on remote basis.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Annette Quijano

Authorizes remote delivery of adult day health services to expand access while maintaining care quality and oversight.

Summary of Bill A 5364 (Session 222, New Jersey)

Purpose and Intent

Authorizes the provision of adult day health services on a remote basis.

Aims to expand access to daytime rehabilitative and supportive services for adults who require or would benefit from structured daytime care, while leveraging remote delivery methods.

Key Provisions and Changes

Establishes the framework for delivering adult day health services remotely, including mechanisms to coordinate care, monitor participants, and ensure service quality outside traditional in-person settings.

Outlines eligibility criteria for individuals who may receive remote adult day health services, and the types of services that can be provided remotely (e.g., medical oversight, therapeutic activities, social engagement, health monitoring).

Sets standards for licensure, credentialing, and supervision of providers delivering remote services to maintain safety and quality.

Requires development or adoption of protocols for assessment, care planning, and continuity of care between remote and any in-person components.

Provides guidelines for privacy, consent, data security, and handling of protected health information in a remote service delivery context.

May address payment, reimbursement, or billing considerations for remote adult day health services, including potential inclusion in state program funding or insurance coverage policies (specifics would be in the text of the bill).

Affected Parties

Adult day health service providers: new regulatory requirements, standards, and potential operational changes to offer remote services.

Recipients/participants: adults who require daytime health services and their families or caregivers, who may gain greater access to services without daily in-person attendance.

Caregivers and health professionals: individuals involved in care coordination, monitoring, and delivery of remote services.

State agencies: primary responsibility for licensing, oversight, and potential program funding or reimbursement policies.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill would typically define the effective date upon enactment or a phased timeline for implementing remote service delivery.

May include transitional provisions such as waivers, pilot periods, or required rulemaking to establish detailed regulations and standards.

Possible requirements for reporting, evaluation, and periodic reviews to assess the impact, utilization, and outcomes associated with remote adult day health services.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

Access: potential to improve access for individuals in rural or underserved areas, individuals with transportation barriers, or those requiring flexible daytime care.

Quality and safety: emphasis on maintaining clinical oversight, standardized assessments, and privacy protections to guarantee safe remote care.

Equity and inclusivity: considerations for individuals with limited technology access or digital literacy, and ensuring accommodations for diverse needs.

Costs and funding: potential implications for state budgets, provider reimbursement rates, and coverage policies; stakeholders will want to review any fiscal notes or appropriations attached to the bill.

Note: This summary reflects the bill’s stated aims and typical components for legislation authorizing remote delivery of adult day health services. For precise language, definitions, eligibility details, and any fiscal impact, refer to the bill’s text, amendments, and accompanying fiscal notes.