The bill establishes the New Jersey Living Donor Support Program within the Department of Health, aimed at providing financial assistance to living donors for eligible expenses incurred during the donation process. The Commissioner of Health will determine which expenses qualify for reimbursement, including lost wages, travel costs, and child care expenses. The program is designed to support residents of New Jersey who make living donations, ensuring that eligible expenses are reimbursed promptly, with provisions for pre-payment when appropriate.
Additionally, the bill allows the Commissioner to impose limits on reimbursements for high-income donors and sets the New Jersey Living Donor Support Program as the payer of last resort if other third-party payers cover the expenses. The Department of Health may also contract with a third-party entity for program administration, considering factors such as cost and usability. The bill includes an appropriation from the General Fund to support the program's implementation.