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.