This bill mandates that the Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs provide coverage for motorized wheelchairs for residents of nursing facilities, contingent upon specific criteria. To qualify, an enrollee must have a prescription for the motorized wheelchair from their licensed physician or primary healthcare provider and must obtain prior authorization from their managed care organization. This ensures that only those who genuinely need the equipment receive it, while also streamlining the approval process.

Additionally, the bill establishes that enrollees who meet these criteria will have a possessory interest in the motorized wheelchair for as long as they require it. Once the equipment is no longer needed, possession will revert to the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, which will be notified by the nursing facility. The Commissioner of Human Services is tasked with applying for any necessary state plan amendments or waivers to implement this legislation and secure federal funding for Medicaid expenditures.