S 2989 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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.

This bill automatically enrolls New Jersey residents who lose Medicaid due to income changes (but lack employer-based health coverage) into a state health insurance plan through the NJ FamilyCare exchange. It requires the Department of Human Services to share eligibility data with the Department of Banking and Insurance, triggering enrollment in the lowest-cost silver plan (for incomes ≤200% of federal poverty level) or best-value plan (for higher incomes) before Medicaid ends. The bill also mandates that the state publicly post monthly data on NJ FamilyCare renewal processing times, call center wait times, and eligibility termination reasons. These changes directly affect individuals transitioning from Medicaid to private coverage due to income shifts.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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