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NJ A2550
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rosy Bagolie
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AI Summary
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Health insurance contracts must continue dependent coverage for adult children aged 26 or older if they are incapable of self-sustaining employment due to physical or intellectual disability and are chiefly dependent on the subscriber for support and maintenance.
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Applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, individual and group health insurance policies, and health maintenance organizations in New Jersey.
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Parents required by court or administrative order to provide health insurance for their children may enroll disabled adult children without regard to open enrollment restrictions.
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Amends P.L.1995, c.288 by adding new subsection (d) to multiple existing statutes governing different types of health insurance contracts.
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Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 session of New Jersey's 222nd Legislature; reported by the Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee on February 12, 2026.
Legislative Description
Requires continuation of health benefits dependent coverage for certain children with disabilities who are 26 years of age or older.
Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations
Last Action
Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
2/12/2026