A2251

Establishes limited medical benefit program for individuals losing NJ FamilyCare coverage under "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"; establishes medical relief fund in Treasury; appropriates funds.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2251 establishes a medical relief program for individuals losing NJ FamilyCare coverage due to the federal "One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

New Jersey A2251 establishes a medical relief program for individuals who lose NJ FamilyCare coverage due to certain provisions in the federal "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." The program provides limited medical relief funds for outpatient services such as hospital emergency room, physician, and behavioral health services. Eligible individuals are automatically enrolled unless they opt out. Benefits are distributed via an electronic benefits transfer card and are available for 12 months.

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Where it stands

Current
Aging and Human Services Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee