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NJ S1776
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Troy Singleton
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Health Benefits Plan Design Committee to include specified first responder job titles in any primary care medical home pilot or permanent program it establishes for first responders
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Defines "first responders" broadly to include police, fire, EMS, dispatchers, park rangers, state and local correctional personnel, child protection investigators, medical examiners, Attorney General investigators, county prosecutor investigators, and designated support staff
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Specifically includes personnel in first responder titles represented by the Communication Workers of America and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, along with their dependents
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The primary care medical home program must provide comprehensive services including pharmacy, preventive care, urgent care, disease management, behavioral health, pain management, wellness coaching, immunizations, and care coordination for specialist and hospital services
Legislative Description
Requires State Health Benefits Plan Design Committee include certain first responder titles in first responders primary care medical home program.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026