SENATE, No. 1744

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

219th LEGISLATURE

INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Synopsis:

This bill allows certain group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities to receive Medicaid reimbursement for reserving beds when residents are on therapeutic leave.

Key Points:

A group home must reserve a Medicaid beneficiary's bed when they are temporarily absent due to therapeutic leave.
The Medicaid program will reimburse the group home for up to 12 days per year for bed reservations during therapeutic leave.
Therapeutic leave includes vacations, visits with family, residential camp attendance, or temporary shelter stays.

Impact:

This bill ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities can maintain their spot in a group home while on therapeutic leave, providing financial support to group homes who reserve beds for residents in these cases.

Sen. Joseph Pennacchio

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