NJ A2955

Requires health care professionals to provide patients with written notice before transferring them to out-of-state facilities, including the clinical basis for transfer, availability of in-state alternatives, and any affiliations between facilities

Mandates that health care facilities notify patients' insurance carriers before out-of-state transfers and help patients understand network status, coverage, and estimated out-of-pocket costs

Requires health care professionals making out-of-state referrals to disclose the patient's right to choose their provider, clinical reasons for the referral, and any affiliations with the out-of-state provider or facility

Exempts pediatric care patients from the bill's requirements

Requires quarterly reporting to the Department of Health on all out-of-state transfers and referrals, with annual public posting of transfer/referral data and complaint statistics on state websites