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NJ A2471

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Annette Quijano

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps hospital charges for laboratory services at 150% of the federal Medicare payment rate for patients in New Jersey
  • Applies to all licensed hospitals in the state for any laboratory services rendered to patients
  • Preserves the existing 115% Medicare cap for uninsured patients whose family income is below 500% of the federal poverty level under current law (P.L.2008, c.60)
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes cap on amount that hospital can charge patients for laboratory services to 150% of Medicare.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Health1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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