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NJ S2895
Bill
Status
3/4/2024
Primary Sponsor
Linda Greenstein
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AI Summary
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Mandates all health insurance plans in New Jersey cover pelvic floor physical therapy during the postpartum period, defined as one year after childbirth
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Applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, individual and group health insurance policies, HMOs, and small employer health benefits plans
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Requires the State Health Benefits Commission and School Employees' Health Benefits Commission to include this coverage in contracts they purchase
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Benefits must be provided to the same extent as coverage for any other medical condition under the plan or contract
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Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment and applies to all health benefits plans delivered, issued, executed, or renewed after that date
Legislative Description
Requires health insurance coverage of postpartum pelvic floor physical therapy.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
3/4/2024