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NJ A5199

Bill

Status

Passed

7/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Margie Donlon

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Resident and fellow physicians employed by Rutgers University (including University Hospital) and their dependents can enroll in the State Health Benefits Program on their first day of employment, rather than waiting for a standard eligibility period

  • Current resident and fellow physicians employed at Rutgers on the effective date become immediately eligible to enroll in State Health Benefits Program coverage

  • The law overrides any conflicting statutes, rules, or regulations regarding enrollment waiting periods for this specific group of employees

  • Approved July 1, 2025 and took effect immediately upon signing

Legislative Description

Requires resident and fellow physicians employed by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, who are eligible for coverage in SHBP, to be eligible to enroll and receive health insurance on first day of employment.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.87.

7/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor6/19/2025
Financial Institutions and Insurance1/16/2025

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