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NJ S1260

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Greenstein

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Origin

Senate

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 at the same level as any other medical condition, with no special limitations or exclusions.

  • Extends requirements to the State Health Benefits Commission and School Employees' Health Benefits Commission contracts.

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

Legislative Description

Requires health insurance coverage of postpartum pelvic floor physical therapy.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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