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NJ A6062
Bill
Status
11/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
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AI Summary
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Establishes the NJ FamilyCare Stabilization Fund as a nonlapsing, revolving fund in the Department of the Treasury to protect Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program services from federal funding cuts
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Appropriates 5% of the State's unreserved-undesignated General Fund balance annually to the fund, estimated at approximately $335 million in FY 2026 based on the $6.7 billion fund balance
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Allows disbursement from the fund only when federal reimbursements for NJ FamilyCare are anticipated to decrease by 15% or more compared to the previous fiscal year, with a cap of 60% of the fund balance per fiscal year
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Requires annual reporting by the State Treasurer on fund status and by the Department of Human Services on expenditures and justifications for maintaining NJ FamilyCare services
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Responds to the federal "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" adopted July 4, 2025, which is projected to significantly reduce federal Medicaid funding to New Jersey
Legislative Description
Establishes NJ FamilyCare Stabilization Fund.
Aging and Human Services
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
11/17/2025