Expands Medicare health care coverage to all New Jersey residents.

This bill proposes to expand Medicare health care coverage to all New Jersey residents, regardless of age, health, or disability status. It aims to build upon the federal Medicare program, which is known for affordability, patient choice, and lower out-of-pocket costs. The bill requires the state to apply to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for necessary waivers to implement this expansion. It prohibits health insurance carriers from offering plans that duplicate Medicare services, ensuring full participation in the Medicare program.

Expands Medicare health care coverage to all New Jersey residents.

This bill proposes to expand Medicare health care coverage to all New Jersey residents, regardless of age, health, or disability status. It aims to build upon the federal Medicare program, which is known for affordability, patient choice, and lower out-of-pocket costs. The bill requires the state to apply to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for necessary waivers to implement this expansion. It prohibits health insurance carriers from offering plans that duplicate Medicare services, ensuring full participation in the Medicare program.