A 3543 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Revises certain requirements for individual and small employer health benefits plans and for small employer members of multiple employer welfare arrangements.

This bill revises New Jersey's health insurance rules to make premiums more equitable for individuals and small businesses. It requires insurers to use "community rating" for certain plans, meaning premiums must be the same for all people in a plan regardless of age, health status, or location. The bill also defines "creditable coverage" to help people transition between health plans without facing higher costs due to prior health conditions. It directly affects individuals buying individual health insurance and small employers offering health benefits to their staff.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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