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NJ S3985
Bill
Status
12/19/2024
Primary Sponsor
Raj Mukherji
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AI Summary
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Mandates the Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) to integrate the State-based health insurance exchange with the Medicaid eligibility platform, changing from permissive ("may") to mandatory ("shall") language
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Requires DOBI to work in consultation with the Department of Human Services to create a unified enrollment platform for determining eligibility across multiple programs
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The integrated platform will cover the New Jersey Individual Health Coverage Program, Small Employer Health Benefits Program, and NJ FamilyCare (including Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program)
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Requires the Commissioner of Human Services to submit necessary State plan amendments or waivers to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to secure federal funding for platform integration
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Amends P.L.2019, c.141 to strengthen existing coordination requirements between state health insurance programs
Legislative Description
Requires DOBI to establish integrated enrollment platform for State-based health insurance exchange and NJ FamilyCare program.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
12/19/2024