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This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) to establish an integrated enrollment platform that connects the State-based health insurance exchange with the NJ FamilyCare program and State Medicaid program. Specifically, the bill mandates that DOBI, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, create a unified system that allows individuals to easily determine their eligibility for various health benefit plans, including those under the New Jersey Individual Health Coverage Program, the New Jersey Small Employer Health Benefits Program, and NJ FamilyCare (which includes Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program). The bill changes previous language to require, rather than just permit, the integration of the exchange with the Medicaid eligibility platform. Additionally, the bill requires the Commissioner of Human Services to submit proposals for any necessary federal plan amendments or waivers to implement this integration. The bill also establishes an advisory committee for the exchange, composed of government officials and six public members with expertise in various health insurance and healthcare-related areas, to provide guidance on exchange operations and implementation.

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