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NJ A4209

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates health insurance coverage for the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of lymphedema when determined medically necessary by a physician.

  • Applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, individual and group health insurance policies, HMOs, and small employer health benefits plans in New Jersey.

  • Requires the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) to include lymphedema coverage in all contracts.

  • Coverage must be provided with the same deductibles, coinsurance, and cost-sharing as similar services under the plan.

  • Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment.

Legislative Description

Requires health insurers, SHBP and SEHBP to provide coverage for diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of lymphedema.

Financial Institutions and Insurance

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Institutions and Insurance2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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