A2625

Requires employers other than State who participate in SHBP and employers who participate in SEHBP to remain enrolled in program for minimum of five years.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2625 mandates employers to stay enrolled in health benefit programs for at least five years.

New Jersey A2625 requires employers, excluding the State, to remain enrolled in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) or the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) for a minimum of five consecutive plan years after joining on or after October 1, 2026. If an employer voluntarily terminates and re-enters the program, they must stay enrolled for an additional five years for each re-entry. The New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits must notify employers of any changes affecting their contributions and publish an annual report detailing employer participation.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee