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NJ A1962

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Annette Quijano

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps hospital laboratory service charges at 150% of the Medicare payment rate for patients in New Jersey
  • Existing law already limits charges for uninsured patients with income below 500% of the federal poverty level to 115% of Medicare rates
  • The new 150% cap applies to patients who do not qualify for the existing 115% cap under current law (C.26:2H-12.52)
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment
  • Applies to all hospitals licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health

Legislative Description

Establishes cap on amount that hospital can charge patients for laboratory services to 150% of Medicare.

Health Infrastructure

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Infrastructure Committee1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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