A 5805

Eliminates premiums and waiting periods for certain NJ FamilyCare enrollees; directs DHS to implement additional targeted outreach initiatives to increase enrollment; revises reporting requirements; appropriates $20 million

A 5805 (Lopez, Benson, Johnson) NJEA strongly supports all efforts by the state to increase children’s access to health care. There is a strong link between student health and advancement in educational outcomes. This bill marks an important step towards ensuring all children in the state have access to quality health care.

NJEA supports A 5805 and asks that you do the same.