A2242

Establishes "Health Care for Child Care Program"; appropriates $10 million.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes "Health Care for Child Care Program" to provide health benefits for child care center employees.

The bill establishes the "Health Care for Child Care Program" to provide health benefits for employees of child care centers in New Jersey. Eligible employees must work at least 30 hours per week at a licensed child care center or family child care home and have been employed for at least 90 days. The program offers health benefits at the gold level through the New Jersey Individual Health Coverage Program, including prescription drug coverage.

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Where it stands

Current
Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee