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A 1831

Requires Medicaid Fraud Division to enter into data sharing agreement upon request of county to provide access to third party insurance liability data regarding certain COVID-19 related health claims.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Clinton Calabrese and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey bill mandates Medicaid Fraud Division share COVID-19 insurance liability data with counties to shift healthcare costs from public to private insurers.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
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Bill Summary · A 1831

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 1831 requires New Jersey's Medicaid Fraud Division to share third-party insurance liability data with counties upon request, specifically for COVID-19 related health claims. The bill mandates the creation of data sharing agreements that would give county officials access to information about insurance coverage and liability for pandemic-related medical expenses.

Why is this important

Counties could use this data to identify cases where private insurance should cover COVID-related claims rather than Medicaid, potentially reducing state Medicaid expenditures and improving cost recovery efforts. This reflects broader efforts to coordinate between public and private insurance systems and prevent unnecessary public spending when private insurers have liability.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Sharing detailed health claims data between government agencies raises questions about patient privacy protections and data security, particularly regarding sensitive pandemic-related medical information
  • Scope and burden: The requirement to enter agreements "upon request" could create significant administrative burdens on the Medicaid Fraud Division without specified limitations on frequency or volume of requests
  • Statute of limitations: COVID-19 claims may be years old; unclear whether counties can request data on claims already processed, potentially complicating settled cases or creating retroactive liability disputes

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

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