This bill aims to exclude the first $5,000 earned by community outreach workers from income eligibility calculations for several state assistance programs, including NJ FamilyCare, Work First New Jersey (WFNJ), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, it stipulates that the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services and the Division of Family Development in the Department of Human Services must disregard this income when determining or re-evaluating an applicant's eligibility for these programs. The bill defines a community outreach worker as a temporary employee of a non-profit or similar organization who engages in health promotion or disease prevention activities.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Commissioner of Human Services apply for necessary state plan amendments or waivers to ensure federal financial participation for Medicaid expenditures and to secure approvals from the Food and Nutrition Service for SNAP. The definitions of "disease prevention program" and "health promotion program" are also provided, emphasizing their roles in reducing health risks and promoting healthy behaviors within communities. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.