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NJ S4931
Bill
Status
12/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
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Mandates that all funds received by the Division of Pensions and Benefits from the 2025 New Jersey False Claims Act settlement with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield be used to reduce health care contribution costs for local public employees
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Applies specifically to public employees of employers other than the State who participate in the State Health Benefits Program, covering both employees and their dependents
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Excludes independent State authorities from the definition of non-State employers eligible for these reduced contributions
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The underlying settlement requires Horizon to pay $100 million to the State, with $78 million allocated to the Division of Pensions and Benefits for the State Health Benefits Commission and School Employees' Health Benefits Commission
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires SHBP commission to use funds from 2025 False Claims Act settlement with Horizon to lower local public employee health care contribution costs.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
12/4/2025