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A 1831

Makes various changes to SHBP plan offerings and governance.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Rosy Bagolie and 29 co-sponsors

Bill A 1831 restructures New Jersey's state health benefits plan offerings and governance for 750,000+ public employees and retirees.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Summary · A 1831

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 1831 modifies the State Health Benefits Plan (SHBP) by adjusting plan offerings and governance structures. The bill addresses how the state-administered health insurance program for public employees and retirees operates and what coverage options are available to participants.

Why is this important

The SHBP covers approximately 750,000 state employees, local government workers, retirees, and their families, making it one of the largest health insurance programs in New Jersey. Changes to plan offerings and governance directly affect healthcare access, costs, and administrative efficiency for hundreds of thousands of residents and the state budget—SHBP represents billions in annual expenditures.

Potential points of contention

  • Plan design changes: Modifications to coverage options or benefits could reduce choices for some beneficiaries or shift costs between employer and employees, affecting take-home pay and healthcare accessibility
  • Governance structure: Alterations to decision-making authority and oversight mechanisms may shift power between the state, public employee unions, and participating employers, with unions likely to scrutinize any changes reducing worker influence
  • Cost implications: Unclear whether changes contain measures to control premium growth or potentially increase out-of-pocket costs for participants during an inflationary period

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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