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NJ S3843

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/28/2024

Primary Sponsor

John McKeon

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurers and group health plans to continue dependent coverage for adult children age 26 or older if the child is incapable of self-sustaining employment due to intellectual disability or physical handicap

  • The adult child must also be chiefly dependent upon the subscriber/policyholder for support and maintenance to qualify for continued coverage

  • Applies to all major types of health coverage in New Jersey, including hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, commercial insurers, health maintenance organizations, and individual/small employer health benefits programs

  • Parents required by court or administrative order to provide health insurance for a qualifying disabled adult child can enroll them without regard to open enrollment restrictions

  • 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.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

10/28/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce10/28/2024

Full Bill Text

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