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NJ S2692
Bill
Status
2/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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Mandates all health insurance carriers in New Jersey, including insurance companies, HMOs, hospital service corporations, and medical service corporations, to cover at-home rehabilitation services
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Defines "at-home rehabilitation" as treatment of individuals suffering from functional, physical, or mental impairment due to injury or disease using medical equipment or other means within the patient's home
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Requires coverage to be provided at the same level as any other medical condition under the insurance contract or policy
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Applies to the State Health Benefits Program and School Employees' Health Benefits Program, requiring the State Health Benefits Commission to include this coverage in purchased contracts
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to all new, renewed, or issued policies after the effective date
Legislative Description
Requires health insurance coverage of at-home rehabilitation services.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
2/12/2024