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NJ A3874
NJ A3874Permits State employees not covered by collective negotiations agreements to enroll in certain negotiated 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
Under current law, the State Health Benefits Program provides to State employees covered by collective negotiations agreements the health care and prescription drug plans required by the terms of those collective negotiations. Those agreements may also specify the annual contributions that the State employees must make toward the cost of the plans if they enroll for coverage in those plans. This bill permits State employees who are not covered by collective negotiations agreements to enroll in certain plans and to make the same contributions negotiated by the Communication Workers of America.
AI Summary
This bill allows State employees who are not part of a collective bargaining unit, meaning they don't have a union negotiating their benefits, to enroll in specific health care plans, namely the Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan called CWA Unity DIRECT or CWA Unity DIRECT2019 (or their future versions). These employees will be subject to the same payment structure for their health care contributions as employees represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) union who choose these plans, ensuring they contribute a percentage of their salary towards their health benefits, similar to what is already established for unionized employees. This change aims to provide comparable health benefit options and contribution responsibilities for non-unionized State employees.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government 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/A3874 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3874_I1.HTM |
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