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NJ S3226
Bill
Status
5/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Prohibits insurers from imposing prior authorization or other utilization management requirements for medically necessary diaper coverage
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Mandates the State Health Benefits Commission and School Employees' Health Benefits Commission to include this coverage in contracts they purchase
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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