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NJ A4335
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
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AI Summary
- Mandates health insurance carriers in New Jersey to cover costs associated with planned home childbirth, including services from health care providers, doulas, equipment, and medical supplies
- Applies to all types of health insurance contracts including hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health maintenance organizations, individual and group policies, and small employer plans
- Requires the State Health Benefits Program and School Employees' Health Benefits Program to provide the same coverage for state and school employees
- Extends coverage requirements to NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) beneficiaries when services are provided by in-network providers
- Defines eligible health care providers to include family practice physicians, obstetricians, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified professional midwives, certified nurse midwives, and certified midwives
- Private insurance provisions take effect 120 days after enactment; Medicaid provisions take effect two years after enactment
Legislative Description
Requires health insurance carriers and Medicaid to provide coverage for planned home childbirth.
Aging and Human Services
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Aging and Human Services Committee2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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