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NJ A4183
NJ A4183Exempts specialty heart hospital from 0.53 percent hospital assessment under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would exempt a specialty heart hospital from the .53 percent total operating revenue assessment if the hospital certifies to the Department of Health and the Department of Banking and Insurance that it waives any right to bill any patient directly for health care services provided by the hospital. In FY 2026, the State estimates that the 0.53 percent assessment will generate approximately $188 million in total revenue dedicated to the Health Care Subsidy Fund. This fund supports State expenditures to subsidize federally qualified health centers, charity care, NJ FamilyCare, and other health care programs.
AI Summary
This bill would exempt a specialty heart hospital from paying a 0.53 percent assessment on its total operating revenue, which is a fee that generally funds the Health Care Subsidy Fund, a state fund that supports various healthcare programs like federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), charity care, and NJ FamilyCare. This exemption would apply if the specialty heart hospital certifies to both the Department of Health and the Department of Banking and Insurance that it will not seek direct payment from any patient for the healthcare services it provides. The Health Care Subsidy Fund is a significant source of funding, with the 0.53 percent assessment estimated to generate approximately $188 million in fiscal year 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4183 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4183_I1.HTM |
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