N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4D-7zz

6. 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 secure federal financial participation for State Medicaid expenditures under the federal Medicaid program. Prior to the implementation of this act, the Commissioner of Human Services shall provide a separate rate certification for this program and benefit change within the acute care and managed long-term services and supports programs in compliance with federal standards, including, but not limited to, 42 C.F.R. 438.4. Implementation of this program and benefit change during the course of a state fiscal year shall require a mid-year managed care rate adjustment for the acute care and managed long term services and supports program.