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NJ S4309

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Linda Greenstein

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Health insurance carriers must cover diagnostic breast examinations (to evaluate abnormalities found during screening or other exams) without any deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance

  • Supplemental breast examinations for individuals at increased risk of breast cancer must also be covered without cost-sharing, including those with dense breast tissue or relevant family/personal medical history

  • Covered examination methods include contrast-enhanced mammography, diagnostic mammography, breast MRI, breast ultrasound, and molecular breast imaging, following National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines

  • Requirements apply to all major insurance types: commercial insurers, HMOs, hospital/medical/health service corporations, individual and small employer plans, and State/School Employees' Health Benefits Programs

  • Takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment and applies to all new and renewed policies after that date

Legislative Description

Requires health insurance coverage of diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations without cost-sharing.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce5/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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