A2854

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

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2854 mandates the State Health Benefits Commission to use settlement funds from the 2025 False Claims Act case with Horizon to reduce.

New Jersey A2854 requires the State Health Benefits Commission to utilize the proceeds from the 2025 False Claims Act settlement between the State and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey to decrease health care contribution costs for local public employees and their dependents. This law specifically excludes independent State authorities from the definition of employers other than the State.

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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