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S 2644

Increases FY2026 annual appropriation to DCF by $16.7 million to increase NJ FamilyCare monthly reimbursement rate paid to care management organizations.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Tony Bucco and 6 co-sponsors

The bill adds $16.7 million in FY2026 to raise the monthly reimbursement rate for Care Management Organizations in NJ FamilyCare.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Bill Summary · S 2644

Summary of Bill S 2644 (Session 222, New Jersey)

Title

Increases FY2026 annual appropriation to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) by $16.7 million to increase NJ FamilyCare monthly reimbursement rate paid to care management organizations.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to provide additional funding for FY2026 to support NJ FamilyCare, specifically by raising the monthly reimbursement rate paid to Care Management Organizations (CMOs).
  • The underlying goal is to strengthen and sustain the delivery of FamilyCare services by ensuring CMOs receive higher compensation for their care management activities.

Key Provisions

  • Funding Increase: Adds $16.7 million to the FY2026 annual appropriation for DCF.
  • Beneficiary Program: NJ FamilyCare (New Jersey’s Medicaid expansion program) remains the targeted program for funding adjustments.
  • Reimbursement Rate Adjustment: The increased appropriation is to be used to raise the monthly reimbursement rate paid to Care Management Organizations operating within NJ FamilyCare.

Note: The current text indicates an intent to increase reimbursement payments to CMOs, but specific rate figures, the method of calculation, or the schedule for implementing the increase are not provided in the summary text available.

Affected Parties

  • Primary Beneficiary: NJ FamilyCare enrollees and NJ FamilyCare program operations.
  • Care Management Organizations (CMOs): Direct recipients of the increased monthly reimbursement, which may affect funding sustainability, capacity, and service delivery.
  • Department of Children and Families (DCF): Receives the appropriation to administer and distribute under the program.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Sponsor and Committee: Introduced by Sen. Vin Gopal (District 11) with co-sponsors including Sen. Angela McKnight and others. Referred to the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
  • Status: Introduced on January 13, 2026; awaiting technical review by Legislative Counsel.
  • Effective Date: Not specified in the available text; typically, appropriations become effective for the state fiscal year beginning July 1 following passage, unless otherwise stated.

Additional Considerations

  • The bill is focused on budgetary allocation rather than structural changes to program design.
  • Specific impact metrics (e.g., expected number of CMOs affected, anticipated changes in service levels, or patient outcomes) are not stated in the provided text.
  • If enacted, the increase would require conforming budgetary and accounting adjustments within DCF to effectuate higher monthly reimbursements to CMOs.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to current NJ FamilyCare reimbursement structures or outline potential fiscal impact considerations for budget analysts.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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