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NJ S3226

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all health insurance plans in New Jersey to cover medical expenses for diapers when a pediatrician or other medical doctor determines they are medically necessary

  • Applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, individual and group health insurance policies, small employer health benefits plans, and health maintenance organizations

  • Prohibits insurers from imposing prior authorization or other utilization management requirements for medically necessary diaper coverage

  • Mandates the State Health Benefits Commission and School Employees' Health Benefits Commission to include this coverage in contracts they purchase

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies to contracts delivered, issued, executed, or renewed after the effective date

Legislative Description

Requires insurance coverage of diapers when medically necessary.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

5/13/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce5/13/2024

Full Bill Text

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