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NJ S210

Requires DOBI to provide compensation to members of self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements under certain circumstances.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires DOBI to provide compensation to members of self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs) under certain circumstances. Under the bill, the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance will be required to compensate MEWA members 60 percent of the value of any assessment imposed by the State Superior Court to pay any incurred but unpaid claims and projected claims, if the court determines that the rehabilitation, liquidation, conservation or dissolution of the MEWA is not due to the mismanagement of the MEWA itself. In making a determination of whether the MEWA's liquidation, conservation, rehabilitation or dissolution is not due to the MEWA's own mismanagement, the court shall consider the impact of factors beyond the MEWA's control, including, but not limited to, an epidemic or pandemic or a natural or human-made disaster or emergency.

AI Summary

This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) to provide compensation to members of self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs) under certain circumstances. If the court determines that the rehabilitation, liquidation, conservation, or dissolution of a MEWA is not due to the MEWA's own mismanagement, but rather due to factors beyond the MEWA's control, such as an epidemic, pandemic, or natural or human-made disaster, the DOBI will be required to compensate MEWA members 60% of the value of any assessment imposed by the court to pay incurred but unpaid claims and projected claims. This provision is intended to provide financial relief to MEWA members in situations where the MEWA's insolvency is not due to its own mismanagement.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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