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NJ A2285
NJ A2285Extends time period in which to enroll newborn infant in health benefits coverage.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/13/2026
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 a newborn infant is covered under a parent's health benefits plan from 60 days to 90 days after birth, requiring parents to notify the health service corporation and pay any necessary fees within this new 90-day window to ensure continued coverage beyond that period.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Alixon Collazos-Gill (D)*,
Margie Donlon (D)*,
Andrea Katz (D)*,
Rosaura Bagolie (D),
Shama Haider (D),
Cody Miller (D),
Luanne Peterpaul (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Lisa Swain (D),
Chris Tully (D),
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.194. (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/A2285 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2285_I1.HTM |
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