This bill establishes a minimum base NJ FamilyCare per diem reimbursement rate of $1,100 for special care nursing facilities that operate a neurologically impaired young adult unit. The reimbursement will be provided to facilities that have received a certificate of need from the Department of Health as of July 1, 2023, and will be effective starting January 1, 2024. The reimbursement rate will be the greater of the facility's FY 2022 base per diem rate or $1,100, contingent upon the facility's compliance with all relevant state and federal laws regarding licensure, patient safety, and quality of care.

Additionally, the bill defines a special care nursing facility and outlines the responsibilities of the Commissioner of Human Services to adopt necessary regulations and apply for state plan amendments or waivers to ensure federal financial participation in the program. The bill also appropriates necessary funds from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services to implement its provisions.