STATEMENT TO

[First Reprint]

SENATE, No. 3238

with Senate Floor Amendments

(Proposed by Senator RUIZ)

ADOPTED: JUNE 3, 2021

      This floor amendment:

      (1)  requires the New Jersey Easy Enrollment Health Insurance Program Advisory Workgroup to include representation from federally qualified health centers;

      (2) lengthens the New Jersey Individual Health Coverage Program special enrollment period pursuant to the bill from 14 days to 30 days and provides it is to begin on the date the program sends notice of eligibility to the individual;

      (3)  provides that an individual that receives unemployment compensation is to be eligible for a special enrollment period for the New Jersey Individual Health Coverage Program; and

      (4)  incorporates the Department of Labor and Workforce Development into the provisions of the bill.