A1074

Requires SHBP and SEHBP commissions to use funds from 2025 False Claims Act settlement with Horizon to lower public employee health care contribution costs.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1074 mandates the use of 2025 False Claims Act settlement funds with Horizon to reduce health care contribution costs for public.

New Jersey A1074 requires the State Health Benefits Commission and the School Employees’ Health Benefits Commission to use proceeds from the 2025 False Claims Act settlement with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey to lower health care contribution costs for public employees and their dependents. The settlement mandates Horizon to pay $100 million, with $78 million allocated to the Division of Pensions and Benefits for this purpose. This act takes effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee