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NJ S1796

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all health insurance carriers in New Jersey to cover annual prostate cancer screenings without deductibles, copayments, or other cost-sharing for men ages 40 to 75.

  • Expands the definition of prostate cancer screening beyond digital rectal exams and PSA tests to include urinary analysis, serum biomarkers, and medical imaging such as MRIs when directed by a health care provider.

  • Extends coverage requirements to individual health plans, small employer health benefits plans, the State Health Benefits Program, and the School Employees' Health Benefits Program, which were previously exempt.

  • Removes the prior limitation that only applied to groups with more than 49 persons, making the mandate apply to all health insurance policies regardless of group size.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies to all contracts and policies delivered, issued, executed, or renewed after that date.

Legislative Description

Requires parent or guardian to annually notify school district in writing of intention to home-school child; requires school district to compile and post on district website number of home-schooled children.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Education1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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