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NJ S3191
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Health Benefits Commission to use funds from the 2025 False Claims Act settlement with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey to reduce health care contribution costs for local public employees and their dependents
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Settlement funds totaling $100 million must be paid by Horizon within 25 calendar days of the agreement's effective date, with $78 million designated for the Division of Pensions and Benefits
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Applies to public employees of employers other than the State who receive coverage through the State Health Benefits Program
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Excludes State employees and employees of independent State authorities from receiving the contribution cost reductions
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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
1/28/2026