A 2070 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Expands availability of NJ FamilyCare Advantage program.

This bill expands New Jersey's NJ FamilyCare Advantage program to make health coverage more accessible for low-income children under 19, their parents/caretakers, and adults without dependent children. Key changes include requiring simplified income verification (like pay stubs or tax record matching), implementing continuous enrollment to prevent coverage gaps, and allowing children to get immediate coverage during hospital visits if they meet income criteria (up to 350% of the poverty level). The program will also streamline renewal processes through preprinted forms and online options. These changes aim to reduce administrative barriers while maximizing federal funding for eligible residents.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
1
Key actions
0
Committee
0
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Linda Carter
Linda Carter
DDemocratic
NJ
22