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NJ A3624
NJ A3624Requires DHS to create English and Spanish-language Internet websites to promote enrollment in affordable health care plans.
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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
This bill would expand the information and resources provided by the Commissioner of Human Services, through the enhanced NJ FamilyCare outreach and enrollment initiative to increase public awareness about the availability of, and benefits to enrolling in, Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare. Under the bill, the commissioner would be required to create a dedicated Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare Internet website that includes a directory of health care centers and other agencies that receive funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to act as "health navigators" and assist New Jersey residents in enrolling in affordable health care plans, as well as other community centers that inform State residents about insurance options and assist with enrollment in health plans through the competitive health insurance marketplace. The directory would identify the languages spoken in each listed center. The commissioner would additionally be required to create a parallel Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare Internet website with the same content provided entirely in the Spanish language, and with a Spanish-language domain name to ensure easy Internet access by Spanish-speaking State residents. The bill would also require the commissioner to create a multimedia public awareness campaign, presented in English and Spanish, publicizing the Internet websites created pursuant to this bill. This bill aims to increase awareness and access to the Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs for underserved populations in this State, especially those for whom Spanish is a primary language. The bill would take effect on the first day of the seventh month next following enactment, to provide ample time for the Department of Human Services to create the two Internet websites and the public awareness campaign.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Human Services to expand outreach efforts to increase awareness of Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare, which are programs providing affordable health care coverage in New Jersey. Specifically, the Commissioner must create two dedicated websites for Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare: one in English and one in Spanish with a Spanish domain name for easier access by Spanish-speaking residents. These websites will feature a directory of health centers and agencies, including those funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as "health navigators," that can help New Jersey residents enroll in affordable health plans, and will list the languages spoken at each location. Additionally, the Commissioner must launch a public awareness campaign in both English and Spanish to promote these websites and inform people about their health insurance options. The bill also mandates training and support for community groups to help them assist with enrollment. This initiative aims to improve access to these health programs, particularly for underserved populations. The provisions will take effect seven months after the bill is enacted.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3624 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3624_I1.HTM |
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