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NJ A4934
Bill
Status
10/21/2024
Primary Sponsor
Rosy Bagolie
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AI Summary
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Health insurance contracts must continue dependent coverage for adult children age 26 or older if the child is incapable of self-sustaining employment due to physical or intellectual disability and is chiefly dependent on the subscriber for support and maintenance
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Applies to all major types of health coverage including hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, individual and group health insurance policies, and health maintenance organizations
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Parents required by court or administrative order to provide health insurance for a child may enroll adult disabled children without regard to open enrollment restrictions
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Amends P.L.1995, c.288 across eight separate sections of New Jersey insurance law to ensure consistent coverage requirements across all insurance types
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Requires continuation of health benefits dependent coverage for certain children with disabilities who are 26 years of age or older.
Appropriations
Last Action
Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
12/9/2024