This bill mandates that the Medicaid program and the NJ FamilyCare program provide coverage for motorized wheelchairs for residents of nursing facilities, contingent upon specific conditions. To qualify for coverage, 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.

Additionally, the bill stipulates 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 in writing 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.