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NJ A4705

NJ A4705
Increases annual assessment on net written premiums of HMOs from five percent to six percent.


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Introduced
06/26/2024
In Committee
06/26/2024
Crossed Over
06/28/2024
Passed
06/28/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/28/2024

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act concerning the annual assessment on health maintenance organizations and amending P.L.2004, c.49.

AI Summary

This bill increases the annual assessment on the net written premiums of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) in New Jersey from five percent to six percent. The assessment is allocated to the Health Care Subsidy Fund, which is used to provide charity care payments to hospitals. The bill also prohibits HMOs from passing on the assessment to their customers through increased premiums, fees, or surcharges, with the exception of federally funded programs. The bill takes effect immediately and applies to assessments made for Fiscal Year 2025 and thereafter.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Approved P.L.2024, c.21. (on 06/28/2024)

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