Amends law to extend length of postpartum coverage for Medicaid services for eligible pregnant women to 180-day period.
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Overview
This bill extends postpartum Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women in New Jersey from 60 days to 180 days, starting on the last day of pregnancy. It codifies existing budget language and ensures that pregnant women’s income eligibility remains at 194% of the federal poverty level. The bill also requires the Department of Human Services to seek necessary state plan amendments to comply with federal regulations. This aims to provide more comprehensive support for new mothers and their families.
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Joseph Vitale
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