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NJ S164
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Vincent Polistina
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AI Summary
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Expands mandatory health insurance coverage for hearing aids from children age 15 and under to those age 21 and younger across all insurance types including individual, group, HMO, State Health Benefits Program, and NJ FamilyCare
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Adds new requirement for coverage of cochlear implants, including implantation procedures and all related parts, attachments, and accessories
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Removes the previous $1,000 per hearing aid cap, replacing it with a limit of one hearing aid per hearing-impaired ear every 24 months with no dollar maximum specified
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Extends the same hearing aid and cochlear implant coverage requirements to the School Employees' Health Benefits Commission
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies to contracts where the insurer has reserved the right to change premiums
Legislative Description
Requires health benefits coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for insureds aged 21 or younger.
Withdrawn Because Approved
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2023, c.275.
1/9/2024