Waiver approval clears way for massive Medicaid reform in New Jersey
The federal government has approved New Jersey’s request for a complete overhaul of its Medicaid program, a move that will give the state more flexibility in delivering Medicaid, as well as the opportunity to maintain or improve patient care at lower costs.
The changes to the program will have sweeping implications not just for poor families eligible for Medicaid, but also for seniors facing the prospect of nursing home; those that obtain behavioral health or addiction services from the state; and New Jersey residents with developmental disabilities.
It also changes the formula that Medicaid uses to compensate hospitals and other healthcare institutions. (Keough, NJ Spotlight)