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NJ SCR120

NJ SCR120
Constitutes special committee of Senate and General Assembly entitled "New Jersey Public Employee Health Care Program Costs Investigation Committee."


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Introduced
09/22/2022
In Committee
09/22/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Constitutes special committee of Senate and General Assembly entitled "New Jersey Public Employee Health Care Program Costs Investigation Committee."

AI Summary

This Concurrent Resolution establishes a special committee composed of members from both the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly, named the "New Jersey Public Employee Health Care Program Costs Investigation Committee," to examine rising costs within the State Health Benefits Program and the School Employees' Health Benefits Program. The committee, with 14 members appointed by the Senate President and Assembly Speaker, will investigate the reasons behind premium increases, review contracts with providers like Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, and examine any potential influence from the Governor's Office on contract disputes or the development of plan changes. The committee is empowered to gather information, hold hearings, issue subpoenas (with broad approval), and ultimately report its findings and recommend legislative or policy changes to address these healthcare cost issues.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 09/22/2022)

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