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NJ S3843
Bill
Status
10/28/2024
Primary Sponsor
John McKeon
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AI Summary
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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
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The adult child must also be chiefly dependent upon the subscriber/policyholder for support and maintenance to qualify for continued coverage
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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
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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
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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.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
10/28/2024