New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 3978 — Establishes minimum Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare pediatric special care nursing facility reimbursement rates.

Last action — REF SBA

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Establishes a minimum reimbursement rate for pediatric special care nursing facilities under Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare.

The bill sets the minimum daily reimbursement rate for pediatric special care nursing facilities participating in Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare at $950. It also requires facilities to comply with state and federal regulations to qualify for this reimbursement.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families with children needing specialized nursing care may see improved funding for facilities that care for them.

Summary

Medicaid & NJ FamilyCare-estab min, pediatric special care reimb rates

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html March 20, 2026

Action History

  1. REF SBA

  2. REP 2RS

  3. INT 1RS REF SHH

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3978 do?
Medicaid & NJ FamilyCare-estab min, pediatric special care reimb rates
Who sponsors S 3978?
S 3978 is sponsored by Gopal, Vin and Lagana, Joseph A. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 3978?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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