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NJ A4183
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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Specialty heart hospitals would be exempt from the 0.53 percent total operating revenue assessment paid to the Health Care Subsidy Fund
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To qualify for the exemption, a specialty heart hospital must certify to the Department of Health and Department of Banking and Insurance that it waives any right to bill patients directly for health care services
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The 0.53 percent assessment currently applies to all general hospitals and specialty heart hospitals and generates approximately $188 million annually in FY 2026
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Funds from this assessment support federally qualified health centers ($40 million annually), charity care, NJ FamilyCare, and other health care programs
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The exemption would take effect for taxable years beginning on or after January 1 following enactment
Legislative Description
Exempts specialty heart hospital from 0.53 percent hospital assessment under certain circumstances.
Health Infrastructure
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee
2/19/2026