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NJ S2943
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Raj Mukherji
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) to integrate the State-based health insurance exchange with the NJ FamilyCare program's Medicaid eligibility platform, creating a unified enrollment system
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Changes existing law from permissive ("may") to mandatory ("shall"), requiring DOBI to proceed with integration in consultation with the Department of Human Services
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Mandates the Commissioner of Human Services submit State plan amendments or federal waivers necessary to secure federal financial participation funds from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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The integrated platform will allow individuals to determine eligibility for the NJ Individual Health Coverage Program, Small Employer Health Benefits Program, State Medicaid Program, and Children's Health Insurance Program through a single system
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
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
1/13/2026