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 provision aims to enhance mobility and independence for nursing facility residents who require such equipment.

Additionally, the bill establishes that enrollees will maintain a possessory interest in the motorized wheelchair for as long as they need it, with possession reverting to the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services once the equipment is no longer in use. The nursing facility is responsible for notifying the managed care organization when the wheelchair is no longer needed. 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.