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NJ S281
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brian Stack
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AI Summary
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Health insurance carriers must cover hospitalization expenses for patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 without requiring deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, or any other cost-sharing
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"Carrier" includes insurance companies, health service corporations, hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, and health maintenance organizations authorized to issue health benefits plans in New Jersey
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Coverage requirements also apply to the State Health Benefits Program and School Employees' Health Benefits Program
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Requirements apply to health benefits plans issued or purchased on or after the effective date of the act
Legislative Description
Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for hospitalizations resulting from coronavirus disease 2019 without imposing cost-sharing requirements.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
1/9/2024