Tag: health insurance
Governor Signs Law Establishing New Health Care Plans and Contribution Levels
On July 1, 2020, Governor Philip Murphy signed Senate Bill 2273 which requires alterations in health insurance plans and changes to school employee contributions toward the cost of health coverage. The law takes effect immediately and in some respects overrides collective negotiations agreement provisions. The new law will impact negotiations, budgeting and insurance benefit planning. Key components include: Establishment of New Jersey Educators Health Plan (“NJEHP”) by the School Employees’ Health Benefit Program (“SEHBP”) for the 2021 plan year and creation of an equivalent plan by non-SEHBP school districts; Establishment of a less costly Garden State Health Plan (“GSHP”) by the […]
Subcontracting Restrictions and Changes in Health Insurance Plans and Employee Contributions Likely Coming Very Soon
On March 19, 2020, the Senate approved two significant bills stemming from Senator Sweeney’s deal with the New Jersey Education Association (“NJEA”). One bill requires alterations in health insurance plans and modifications to employee contributions to the cost of health coverage. The other bill places restrictions on the ability of certain employers, including a school district, to subcontract work of employees in a collective bargaining unit. While not enacted yet, both pieces of legislation appear to be on the fast track to approval. If enacted, they will take effect immediately. Key components of the bill altering health insurance and employee […]
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