On March 30, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) provided final approval for the "New Jersey FamilyCare Comprehensive Demonstration" renewal that operates under a Medicaid 1115 waiver. The approval extends several authorities that previously had been authorized for New Jersey's Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (Medicaid). The approval letter from CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure stated, "With this extension, New Jersey is introducing new initiatives and investments to assist the state in improving health coverage, access, and consistent provision of high-quality services for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries, while additionally making important gains in advancing health equity among its beneficiary populations."
Click here to read NJAMHAA's full summary of the approval, and click here to access the final approval letter from CMS.
