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NJ S538
NJ S538Requires DOBI to provide compensation to members of self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) to provide compensation to members of self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs) under specific circumstances. A MEWA is a type of employee benefit plan that provides health benefits to employees of multiple employers. If a court orders the rehabilitation, liquidation, conservation, or dissolution of a MEWA and determines that this action is not due to the MEWA's own mismanagement, the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance will be required to compensate MEWA members for 60% of any assessment imposed by the court to cover outstanding and projected claims. The court, when making its determination about mismanagement, must consider factors outside the MEWA's control, such as epidemics, pandemics, or natural or human-made disasters.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S538 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/538_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/538_I1.HTM |
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