NJ A3699

Requires health insurance carriers, Medicaid, NJ FamilyCare, and state employee health benefits plans to cover health care services delivered through remote patient monitoring devices on the same basis and reimbursement rates as in-person services

Defines "remote patient monitoring devices" as devices that monitor clinical patient data including weight, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, respiratory flow rate, musculoskeletal system status, blood glucose levels, and other patient-generated physiological data

Mandates Medicaid coverage for remote patient monitoring devices for pregnant patients

Prohibits insurers from imposing higher deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance for services delivered through remote patient monitoring devices compared to in-person consultations

Requires health care providers using remote patient monitoring devices to meet the same standard of care as in-person services and maintain complete patient records in compliance with HIPAA requirements