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NJ S1422

NJ S1422
Extends time period in which to enroll newborn infant in health benefits coverage.

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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/13/2026
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/13/2026

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill extends the time period in which newly born children are covered under their parents' health benefits coverage to 90 days after birth. Current law limits the coverage of newly born children to 60 days from their birth. At the conclusion of the 60 days, the child will be without coverage, unless the parents enroll the child in a private health benefits coverage policy or in a State or federal program, such as NJ FamilyCare.

AI Summary

This bill extends the period during which newborn infants are covered under their parents' health benefits from 60 days to 90 days after birth, ensuring that parents have more time to enroll their child in a health plan, whether it's a private policy or a state or federal program like NJ FamilyCare, before coverage lapses.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.194. (on 01/13/2026)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1422
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1422_I1.HTM
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