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Introduced Session

This bill increases the number of members on the State Health Benefits Commission from five to seven. This bill requires that the two additional members of the commission be appointed by the Governor. One of the additional members appointed by the Governor must be a municipal business administrator recommended by New Jersey's League of Municipalities and the other must be a county administrator recommended by the New Jersey Association of Counties. The State Health Benefits Commission is responsible for establishing a health benefits program for the employees of the State, and any related rules and regulations. In this capacity, decisions made by the commission have significant consequences for not only the State, but also for local governments. By adding these two members to the commission, this bill ensures that county and municipal governments have a voice in the administration of State Health Benefits Programs, including health plan rate increases.

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Chris DePhillips (R)*,  Aura Dunn (R)*,  Vicky Flynn (R),  Greg McGuckin (R), 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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