N.J. Admin. Code § 17:9-1.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 17:9-1.4 - Employer participation

(a) An employer joining the SHBP must adopt the resolution furnished by the Division and must agree to comply with the statutes and rules adopted by the Commission. The effective date of coverage for employers with fewer than 250 employees, COBRA participants, and retired members will be the first day of the month following a period beginning 75 days after the receipt by the Division of the completed resolution. The effective date of coverage for employers with 250 or more employees, COBRA participants, and retired members will be the first day of the month following a period beginning 90 days after the receipt by the Division of the completed resolution.

(b) The Commission may, from time to time, establish a re-entry application period for those employers who have terminated coverage. During this period, an employer who previously terminated coverage with the program may submit a resolution for re-entry.

(c) If an employer requests re-entry during any period other than that established by (b) above, the Commission shall consider the relevant facts accompanying the resolution, including any hardship or emergency, the impact of re-entry on the program and individual members, and whether re-entry is consistent with statutory law or judicial determinations. The Commission shall approve or disapprove the resolution for re-entry and shall so notify the employer within 30 days following receipt of the resolution. The Commission may establish an administrative charge upon the employer reasonably based upon the approximate cost to the Commission of re-enrolling the employer.

(d) Before re-entry is permitted, an employer must satisfy all outstanding balances from previous participation.

N.J. Admin. Code § 17:9-1.4

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 2387(a), effective 11/7/2016