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.
2025
2024
Approved Models by State Fiscal Year
Counties do not have to update their modeling every year.
Starting for SFY2025, all CMS Approval Letters can be found here
