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NJ A4255

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shanique Speight

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates all New Jersey health insurers cover pelvic floor physical therapy during the postpartum period, defined as one year after childbirth

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

  • Requires coverage for State Health Benefits Commission and School Employees' Health Benefits Commission contracts

  • Benefits must be provided to the same extent as any other medical condition under the policy or contract

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

Legislative Description

Requires health insurance coverage of postpartum pelvic floor physical therapy.

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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