S.3191

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

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3191 mandates the State Health Benefits Commission to utilize settlement funds from the 2025 False Claims Act case with Horizon to reduce.

New Jersey S3191 directs the State Health Benefits Commission to allocate funds from the 2025 False Claims Act settlement with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey to decrease the health care contribution costs for local public employees and their dependents. The settlement mandates Horizon to pay $100 million to the state, with $78 million earmarked for the Division of Pensions and Benefits on behalf of the SHBC and the School Employees’ Health Benefits Commission.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 28

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee