Bill > A6128

This bill requires the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) to use funds from a 2025 False Claims Act settlement with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey to reduce health care contribution costs for public employees and their dependents. Specifically, the bill mandates that the $78 million received by the Division of Pensions and Benefits from the settlement be used to lower the amount that employees pay for health care coverage under both the State Health Benefits Program and the School Employees' Health Benefits Program. The False Claims Act settlement stems from a legal action against Horizon, with the company required to pay $100 million to the state, of which $78 million will be allocated to these health benefit programs. The bill aims to provide financial relief to public employees by using the settlement proceeds to directly reduce their healthcare contribution expenses. The legislation is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A6128