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S 4859

Relates to the powers and authority of the state commission on judicial conduct

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brad Hoylman-Sigal

Raises FY2026 DCF funding by $16.7M to boost NJ FamilyCare monthly CMO reimbursements from $1,032 to $1,200, with step climbs to $1,500 by FY2029.

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Bill Summary · S 4859

Summary — S4859 (Introduced Nov. 13, 2025)

Title: Increases FY2026 appropriation to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) by $16.7 million to raise NJ FamilyCare monthly reimbursement rates paid to care management organizations (CMOs).

Sponsor: Senator Vin Gopal (Dist. 11); co-sponsored by Senator Singleton. Related: S4398 (prior session); A7650 (companion).

Status: Introduced Nov. 13, 2025; referred to Judiciary. Effective immediately upon enactment.

Purpose

To raise the monthly NJ FamilyCare reimbursement paid to county-based care management organizations that provide case management and wraparound services for youth with complex behavioral health needs, substance use disorders, and intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Key provisions

  • Amends the FY2026 annual appropriations act (P.L.2025, c.74) to increase specified DCF line items:
    • Children’s System of Care (02-1620) appropriation increased from $498,750,000 to $515,450,000.
    • Total Grants‑in‑Aid, Social Services Programs increased from $1,007,435,000 to $1,024,135,000.
    • Care Management Organizations grants‑in‑aid increased from $117,660,000 to $134,360,000.
  • Adds a $16,700,000 earmark from the CMO appropriation to raise the NJ FamilyCare monthly reimbursement rate for CMO services from the current $1,032 per client to $1,200 per client in FY2026.
  • Directs that the NJ FamilyCare CMO reimbursement rate increase by $100 in each subsequent fiscal year until it reaches $1,500 per client (i.e., $1,300 in FY2027, $1,400 in FY2028, $1,500 in FY2029), as long as funding is provided.
  • Takes effect immediately.

Who is affected

  • Primary: Care Management Organizations (county-based CMOs) that bill NJ FamilyCare for care management services.
  • Secondary: DCF budget (requires increased appropriations) and NJ FamilyCare (program that funds CMOs).
  • Indirect beneficiaries: children, youth, and families receiving coordinated behavioral health and developmental services.

Fiscal and implementation notes

  • FY2026 net increase: $16.7 million to DCF grant appropriations specifically for CMOs.
  • The bill sets reimbursement-rate targets for later fiscal years but does not explicitly appropriate the additional amounts beyond FY2026; future increases will require corresponding appropriations in subsequent budgets or separate authorizing language.
  • Expected policy impact: increased revenue to CMOs intended to strengthen care management capacity and support wraparound services for high-need youth; budgetary impact depends on enrollment and utilization.

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

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