17B:27A-6.1 Individual Health Coverage Program, open enrollment period established.
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1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the board of the New Jersey Individual Health Coverage Program established pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1992, c.161 (C.17B:27A-10) shall establish, by regulation, an annual open enrollment period during which time individuals are permitted to enroll in an individual health benefits plan and individuals who already have coverage may replace current coverage. During any plan year in which the State is on the federally-facilitated exchange, the annual open enrollment period shall conform to federal requirements, unless the State is permitted to offer a longer open enrollment period.
During any plan year in which the State operates a State-based exchange, the open enrollment period shall be set by New Jersey's State-based exchange and shall not be less than 90 days.
L.2019, c.357, s.1.