NJ S2346

Bill

Requires continuation of health benefits dependent coverage for certain children with disabilities who are 26 years of age or older.

Introduced
01/13/2026

In Committee
01/13/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires health insurers (health, hospital and medical service corporations, commercial group health insurers; health maintenance organizations, and health benefits plans issued pursuant to the Individual Health Coverage Program and the Small Employer Health Benefits Program) and group health plans that provide dependent coverage of children to continue to make that coverage available for adult children who are 26 years of age or older if the child is: (1) incapable of self-sustaining employment by reason of intellectual disability or physical handicap; (2) and is chiefly dependent upon the subscriber for support and maintenance.

AI Summary

This bill requires health insurers and group health plans that offer dependent coverage to continue providing that coverage for adult children who are 26 years of age or older, provided the child is unable to support themselves due to an intellectual disability or physical handicap and is primarily dependent on the subscriber for their care and upkeep. This change applies to various types of health coverage, including those offered by hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, commercial group health insurers, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs), ensuring that these individuals can maintain their health benefits regardless of their age.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (5)

John McKeon (D)*, Angela Mcknight (D)*, Renee Burgess (D), Patrick Diegnan (D), Andrew Zwicker (D),

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/13/2026)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2346

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2346
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2346_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A2550	Requires continuation of health benefits dependent coverage for certain children with disabilities who are 26 years of age or older.	Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee	Same As
A4934	Requires continuation of health benefits dependent coverage for certain children with disabilities who are 26 years of age or older.	Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee	Carry Over
S3843	Requires continuation of health benefits dependent coverage for certain children with disabilities who are 26 years of age or older.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee	Carry Over

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