Bill Introduced to Create a New Public Option Health Care Plan in New Jersey

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5/1/2025

The New Jersey Public Option Health Care Act (Senate Bill 4218), introduced in the New Jersey Senate on March 3, 2025, would create the New Jersey Public Option Health Care Program to provide a comprehensive marketplace health insurance plan. The Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance, would be required to implement the program, establish premiums for members, and maintain standards for provider participation. Any health care provider who is qualified to participate under Medicaid, NJ FamilyCare or Medicare would be qualified to participate in this program.

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For more information, contact:
John D. Fanburg, Chair | 973.403.3107 | jfanburg@bracheichler.com
Edward Hilzenrath | 973.403.3114 | ehilzenrath@bracheichler.com
Rebecca T. Falk | 973.364.8393 | rfalk@bracheichler.com

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