DMHAS Adds Buprenorphine and Associated Services to SUD FFS Initiatives Contract Enhancement Package
September 12, 2022
The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
(DMHAS) has announced changes to the Substance Use
Disorder (SUD) Fee for Service (FFS) Initiatives Contract
Enhancement Package (Vivitrol) to include Buprenor...
New Jersey Set to Receive up to Nearly $36 Million in Multistate JUUL Settlement
September 8, 2022
On September 7, 2022, a multi-state settlement agreement was
reached between e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL and 34 states and
territories within the U.S. The initial lawsuit filed against
JUUL was led by Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. The
suit alleged that...
Most New Jersey School Districts Drop Mask Requirements and Relax COVID-19 Guidelines
September 7, 2022
As the school year is beginning around the State of New Jersey,
most districts in the state have dropped their mask requirements
for students and teachers, and have relaxed their COVID-19
guidelines, including those regarding testing.
Nearly all school districts ha...
Federal Govt. Proposes Rule to Simplify Healthcare Enrollment Process for Millions of Americans
September 6, 2022
On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration
proposed a new rule to overhaul the enrollment processes for
Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and
Basic Health Programs (BHPs), and eliminate arbitrary coverage
caps for children ...
Childcare Staffing Shortages Lead to Children Being Turned Away from Care in NJ
September 1, 2022
Staffing shortages are affecting many facets of life for New
Jerseyans and Americans across the country. One of the latest
impacts comes regarding childcare in the state.
As stated in a
report from Advocates for Children in New Jersey, a
staffing shortage in chi...
Medicaid/CHIP Coverage to End for Many Individuals; Help Prevent Coverage Gaps
August 29, 2022
In anticipation of the public health emergency ending,
the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is
helping state governments, other partner organizations
and current Medicaid/Children's Health Insurance ...
New Jersey Joins in $450M Nationwide Opioid Settlement
August 25, 2022
On Monday, Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced
that New Jersey, along with a coalition of state attorneys
general, have reached an agreement in principle with opioid maker
Endo International PLC for its role in the opioid crisis. The
agreement would pr...
Temporary Public Service Loan Forgiveness Available for Government, Nonprofit Employees
August 23, 2022
As reported in the National Council of Nonprofits' newsletter,
nonprofit employees have a little over two months to take
advantage of the temporary Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
waiver.
The PSLF program forgives the balance of most federal student
loans af...
Important Updates on CCBHC Demonstration Program, Including Expansion in Current Demo States
August 22, 2022
The National Council for Wellbeing passed along the following
important updates shared yesterday by the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the Certified Community
Behavioral Health ...
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Easing COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Some
August 18, 2022
On Monday, August 15, 2022, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 302, which lifts the
requirements that school districts, childcare settings, and state
contractors maintain a policy of requiring unvaccinated workers
to undergo routine testing.
It was disti...
CDC Issues New COVID-19 Guidance
August 16, 2022
On August 11, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) released updated and streamlined COVID-19
guidance.
As stated on cdc.gov, new guidance includes that individuals
exposed to COVID-19 regardless of vaccination status need not
quarantine, but i...
President Biden Signs PACT Act into Law, Expanding Benefits and Services for Toxin-Exposed Veterans
August 15, 2022
On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the
Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to
Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022 into law,
amending various Veteran's Affairs (VA) authorities related to
health care and benefits t...
