New Jersey County Option Hospital Fee Program

Program notice as of March 2, 2026

In accordance with N.J.A.C. 10:52B-2.1(a)2, the Department of Human Services is making all submitted Fee and Expenditure Reports available for public review and comment. The 21-day review period for the 14 Counties eligible will begin on March 4, 2026, and end on March 24, 2026. The reports can be downloaded below. Please submit comments via email to Dmahs.hospcountyfee@dhs.nj.gov

Documents

2027

2027 Model Attachments

The New Jersey County Option Hospital Fee Program supports local hospitals and ensures that they continue to provide necessary services to low-income residents. Legislation limits eligibility to certain counties and delineates criteria for eligibility. The below information and documents are for the use of eligible counties and the hospitals within their borders. Any questions on the program can be directed to Dmahs.hospcountyfee@dhs.nj.gov

2026 – Please use Templates below which are due on December 6, 2024. Required documents to participate in SFY26 can be found in Appendix A.