Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 30:4D-8.10

  • Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Human Services. See New Jersey Statutes 30:1-1
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
10. a. The Commissioner of Human Services shall apply for such State plan amendments or waivers as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act and to secure federal financial participation for State Medicaid expenditures under the federal Medicaid program, and shall take such additional steps as may be necessary to secure on behalf of participating ACOs such waivers, exemptions, or advisory opinions to ensure that such ACOs are in compliance with applicable provisions of State and federal laws related to fraud and abuse, including, but not limited to, anti-kickback, self-referral, false claims, and civil monetary penalties.

b. The Commissioners of Health and Senior Services and Human Services may apply for participation in federal ACO demonstration projects that align with the goals of this act.

c. The provisions of this act shall not be construed to require State funding for any evaluation or start-up costs of an ACO.

L.2011, c.114, s.10.