S.2989

Requires automatic enrollment of certain persons recently ineligible for Medicaid in health benefits plan; requires DHS to electronically publish certain data regarding NJ FamilyCare eligibility renewals and call center performance.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2989 requires automatic enrollment of individuals recently ineligible for Medicaid in a health benefits plan and mandates the Department.

New Jersey S2989 mandates automatic enrollment of individuals who have become ineligible for Medicaid due to income changes into a health benefits plan. The enrollment must occur before the termination of Medicaid coverage and the plan's premium due date cannot be before the end of the first month of enrollment. The Department of Human Services must provide the Department of Banking and Insurance with information on individuals who lose Medicaid eligibility.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee