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NJ S3191

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carmen Amato

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Applies to public employees of employers other than the State who receive coverage through the State Health Benefits Program

  • Excludes State employees and employees of independent State authorities from receiving the contribution cost reductions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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