Permits State employees not covered by collective negotiations agreements to enroll in certain negotiated health care plans.

This bill would allow New Jersey state employees without collective bargaining representation to enroll in specific health care plans (CWA Unity DIRECT or CWA Unity DIRECT2019) and pay the same contribution percentages as employees represented by the Communications Workers of America union. Beginning January 1, 2025, these employees would be permitted to select these plans based on their date of hire. The bill amends existing state law to establish this new enrollment option for employees not covered by collective negotiations agreements. This change affects state employees who are not part of a union or collective bargaining unit, giving them access to the same health care plan options as represented employees.