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NJ A2253
NJ A2253Codifies and requires Legislative authorization for reductions in minimum NJ FamilyCare eligibility levels and benefits.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill codifies the NJ FamilyCare income and asset eligibility standards, categories of individuals eligible for benefits, and the benefits available under the program at the levels in place as of January 19, 2025, and specifies that these standards and benefits may not be reduced or eliminated except upon enactment of legislation by the State Legislature. The bill conditions these requirements upon the continued receipt of federal financial participation for State expenditures under the federal Medicaid program. The NJ FamilyCare program encompasses the State Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes that the income and asset eligibility standards, the types of individuals eligible for benefits, and the benefits themselves for the NJ FamilyCare program, which includes the State Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program, will be fixed at the levels in place as of January 19, 2025. These standards and benefits can only be reduced or eliminated if the State Legislature passes a new law to do so. This requirement is dependent on New Jersey continuing to receive federal funding for its expenditures under the federal Medicaid program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2253 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2253_I1.HTM |
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