S 779 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Authorizes provision of comprehensive health care coverage to certain undocumented immigrants and children.

This bill, S 779, would extend full NJ FamilyCare health coverage to pregnant undocumented immigrants and their children under age one. It specifically provides pregnant individuals with coverage through 60 days after delivery and ensures their dependent children receive coverage until age one, addressing a gap where undocumented people currently only qualify for emergency medical care under existing law. The coverage would be implemented using federal funds if available (with the state covering costs if federal funding isn’t approved), and only to the extent permitted by federal law. The bill defines "undocumented immigrant" as someone unable to verify legal status or lawful presence in the U.S.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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