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NJ A3432

Bill

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Heather Simmons

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurance plans to cover annual preventive services at least once per calendar year (January 1 through December 31), eliminating waiting periods except when medically necessary for safety.

  • 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 coverage of duplicative preventive services unless a provider determines such services are clinically indicated.

  • Amends P.L.2019, c.360 to standardize preventive care coverage across all regulated insurance contracts in New Jersey.

  • Sponsored by Assemblywoman Heather Simmons (District 3) and pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session.

Legislative Description

Requires certain preventive services to be provided on calendar year basis.

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.386.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Institutions and Insurance1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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