Establishes "New Jersey Community Health Worker Program" in DOH and certain training programs for community health workers.

Summary

The bill creates a Department of Health‑run program to train and certify community health workers and to link their services to Medicaid reimbursement. It appoints a program director, an advisory board, and requires a rollout beginning in Newark with a goal of statewide coverage within five years. The aim is to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in underserved communities.

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